If you plan to return to the Tai Po fire site to retrieve belongings, here are some ways to navigate the terrain and deal with emotional triggers
About 1,900 families who lived in Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court will return in batches to their fire-ravaged homes from April 20.
Nearly five months after the deadly blaze in Tai Po engulfed seven of the estate’s eight buildings, the government arranged for residents to visit the devastated flats to collect their belongings and bid farewell to their homes.
The Post looks at how residents should prepare and considers the emotional challenges they face in making the trip.
You should wear a light-coloured outfit or a reflective vest to ensure others can see you, as the buildings will be very dark without electricity, according to Teddy Ng of Minimal Funeral, a funeral service provider which arranged a workshop for returning residents earlier this week.
You should also wear a helmet to protect yourself from falling debris, waterproof, steel-toed safety shoes that are easy to clean, and anti-slip, puncture-proof gloves.
“If the damage in your flat is extensive and severe, the metal may have melted, and the wood may have been damaged, meaning there will be a lot of splinters and sharp edges,” he says.
Source: News - South China Morning Post
