“Why does it apply with taxes” … Controversy over the victims of the Ulsan fire ‘hotel accommodation’

The fire was not completely extinguished at Samhwan Art Nouveau, a residential-commercial building in Nam-gu, Ulsan on the 9th, and firefighters are working to extinguish it. Reporter Song Bong-geun

Ulsan Mayor Song Chul-ho said the city of Ulsan provided room and board for residents affected by the fire in Ulsan’s multi-purpose apartments, saying it is an inevitable measure to block the spread of infectious diseases. and protect the victims of the fire. This is an explanation of some netizens’ point that it is not appropriate to provide hotel room and food for tax damages to building fire victims.

According to the city of Ulsan on the 10th, the city has been providing accommodation and meals in nearby business hotels to residents affected by the fire on the 9th. Currently, 175 residents are staying at the hotel.

At a press conference held at the Ulsan City Council Press Center that day, Mayor Song was asked: “There is a difference to the method of protecting victims, which generally provides temporary shelter in public facilities such as gymnasiums, and there is a public opinion that there is excessive profit. ”

In response, Mayor Song replied, “Unfortunately, this fire damage overlapped with a disaster situation in which a new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) must be prevented and social distancing must be observed.” “I had to take into account situations like the spread of infectious diseases that can occur when living together in a gym.”

On the afternoon of the 10th, the Mayor of Ulsan, Song Chul-ho, is giving a press conference at the Ulsan City Council Press Center, emphasizing the need to respond to fires in high-rise buildings. [사진 울산시 제공]

Mayor Song said: “Now the biggest concern is how to protect the victims.” “The question of how to cover expenses can be resolved by investigating the cause of the fire, reviewing the insurance system and identifying liabilities. He added: “We cannot harm the citizens who saw it.

When it became known that the city of Ulsan allowed residents to stay in a nearby hotel, there were negative reactions such as, “Is there any legal basis for local governments to provide such support?”, “It should be paid by the insurance company. or the construction company, not the city. ” .

In particular, on the evening of the ninth night, after a live broadcast was broadcast on the local media YouTube channel, some victims requested reductions in electricity, city gas and administrative expenses until it was restored. the residential area. There was criticism such as “asking too much of local governments for fire”.

According to the City of Ulsan and others, the City of Ulsan is providing support at the rate of 60,000 won per day for accommodation and 8,000 won per meal in accordance with the Regulations on the Burden of Disaster Relief and Recovery Costs. An official from the city of Ulsan said: “It is legally possible to request the use of a hotel or temporary accommodation for up to one month.” “We are considering extending the period under the assumption that the home cannot be restored due to a fire in the near future.”

In accordance with relevant laws and regulations, support is available for up to 15 days in the event of a social disaster such as fire, and can be extended up to 30 days in the event that it is unavoidable. A decision on the extension of the housing provision is expected to be made after the litmus test is over.
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