Following the overflow of the Matai'an Creek barrier lake that severely impacted parts of Guangfu Township in Hualien County, the combined efforts of central ministries, the Hualien County Government, and numerous civic organizations have led to steady post-disaster progress. With homes gradually being restored, Cultural Health Stations have also resumed operations, and the Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP) continues to provide resources and support for community rebuilding.
There are 12 Cultural Health Stations in Guangfu Township, eight of which have resumed normal operations, serving about 280 indigenous elders. The remaining four stations, temporarily closed due to disaster damage, have shifted to a "small-scale home-care model" to ensure continuous elder care services. Care providers now conduct home visits offering physiological checks, health monitoring, and care documentation. Staff from stations that are still suspended have integrated home-care visits into existing meal-delivery routes to ensure that elders continue receiving timely assistance and care without service interruption. The CIP stated that it will continue to coordinate closely with the Hualien County Government to monitor recovery progress and determine when each site can safely reopen. The council also urged local communities to help spread the word so that more elders and families can feel reassured and supported.
Coordinated overall by the Executive Yuan, the CIP has also launched a "one-stop service" mechanism to assist disaster-affected residents in applying for condolence and recovery funds. In Guangfu Township's Dahua Village alone, teams have completed 885 home visits and service cases. As many households have faced financial hardship due to the flooding, the CIP also conducted home visits to distribute condolence funds to 1,357 households and provided further assistance and condolence payments to 27 individuals affected by injury or loss of life, demonstrating care and concern for indigenous communities.
The CIP reaffirmed that it cares deeply about the health and safety of every elder. Even in the face of natural disasters, no elder will be left behind. The council will continue working with the Hualien County Government to protect the health and well-being of elders in indigenous communities, ensuring that no one is left in the storm.