Mayor’s remarks:
1. The severe deluge of August 23, 2018, bears great historical significance in Taiwan. Although the affected region was considerably smaller than that inflicted by Morakot, flooding will also be accompanied by negative public sentiment. The flood season and the pandemic have yet to pass. Therefore, I urge the Environmental Protection Bureau, Bureau of Civil Affairs, Public Works Bureau, Water Resource Bureau, and other relevant bureaus and departments to work together in this time of risk. Gutter cleaning work before and during flood season must persist. I ask that Deputy Mayor Tai work together with the Public Works Bureau and Water Resource Bureau to devise standard operating procedures for gutter cleaning. I would also like to thank the Public Works Bureau in particular for their outstanding response to the emergency repair of roads damaged the recent downpour.
2. We are the first city in Taiwan to send out compensation to farmers for crop damage. I ask that farmers declare their losses truthfully. Falsifying claims is a criminal offense and punishable by law. I also implore our colleagues at the Agricultural Bureau and various district offices to actively advising claimants against coveting small profits at the risk of prosecution.