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Title: Public Assistance Act CH
Category: Ministry of Health and Welfare(衛生福利部)
Chapter 5 Disaster Aid
Article 25
Disaster aid shall be provided in case of flood, fire, typhoon, hail, drought, earthquake, or other disasters that cause serious impact to people and their living situation.
Article 26
Depending on the circumstance of disaster, the municipality or county (city) competent authorities shall provide the following disaster aid:
1. Assistance in first aid and subsequent treatment.
2. Provision of food for the victim families.
3. Provision of remedy and aid for injury, death, or disappearance.
4. Assistance and guidance in construction of houses.
5. Establishment of temporary disaster shelters.
6. Other necessary assistance.
The municipality or county (city) competent authorities shall take the abovementioned assistance measures following the regulations enacted per the actual requirements.
Article 27
The municipality or county (city) competent authorities may request civil organizations or institutions to assist in disaster aid, when necessary.