Club provides emergency relief to victims of Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is deeply saddened by the tragic fire which broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po yesterday. We extend our condolences to all those who have lost loved ones and our sympathy to all those who have suffered injury and loss during 000the fire.

In response to these tragic events, the Club has been maintaining close contacts with relevant government departments to identify effective ways to render support to the affected residents. The Club announced today (27 November) that it is providing HK$100 million in assistance via the Jockey Club Emergency Relief Fund to address the immediate needs of victims and the families of the deceased. This aid will be provided via the Social Welfare Department and non-governmental organisations. This represents the first tranche of the Club’s support, with more forthcoming.

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Immediate emergency assistance includes:

HK$150,000 to the family of each deceased person.

HK$100,000 to each seriously injured person.

HK$50,000 to each injured person in a stable condition.

For families relocated to short-term housing and youth hostels arranged by the government or those who have self-arranged their relocation: 1-2 persons households will receive up to HK$10,000; 3 or more persons households will receive up to HK$15,000.

For operators of short-term housing to furnish units in preparation to receive relocated families: HK$18,000 for 1-2 person households and HK$20,000 for 3 or more person households.

Apart from immediate financial assistance, the Club's Charities Trust is working closely with relevant government departments and non-governmental organisations to offer additional help over the coming one to three months. This includes:

Transitional housing

Food assistance

Bereavement and psychological support

Educational support

Carer support

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Distribution of medications through community pharmacies under the Jockey Club PHARM+ Community Medication Service Network.

The Club is constantly monitoring the situation.

The Jockey Club Emergency Relief Fund was established in 2010 to provide rapid assistance to victims of natural disasters, accidents and epidemics. It enables the Club's Charities Trust to respond quickly and flexibly to those in immediate need.

DSD deeply saddened by passing of contractor staff member

The Director of Drainage Services, Mr Ringo Mok, was deeply saddened by the passing of a staff member of its contractor in an accident that occurred at a construction site for upgrading works of existing sewerage system at Yen Chow Street in Sham Shui Po yesterday (May 27). He expressed his deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and requested the contractor to provide them with appropriate assistance.

At about 8.30am yesterday, the worker was injured during a lifting operation at the construction site. He was sent to Princess Margaret Hospital for treatment and was certified dead at about 11.30pm.

The Drainage Services Department (DSD) has requested the contractor to suspend the related works and conduct a safety check. The contractor was also instructed to carry out a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident. The DSD will also render full assistance to relevant departments in their investigations.

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