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More Than a Roof: Helping Families Rebuild After Typhoon Danas

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More Than a Roof: Helping Families Rebuild After Typhoon Danas

On July 6, 2025, Typhoon Danas made landfall in Budai Township, Chiayi County, becoming the first moderate typhoon in 39 years to strike Chiayi directly. Unlike storms that approach from the east and are weakened by the Central Mountain Range, Danas crossed the island from the west. The flat topography of southwestern Taiwan, coupled with a high concentration of older traditional siheyuan and tin-sheeted buildings, created the perfect conditions for widespread damage.

With 28 consecutive hours of rain and wind speeds reaching Force 17 in parts of the Chiayi–Tainan area, infrastructure was overwhelmed. Over 490,000 households lost power, 68,000 lost water access, and agricultural losses exceeded NT$2.56 billion. Thousands were left without a safe shelter.

Bare-roofed, But Still Standing

In the immediate aftermath, the Mustard Seed Mission (MSM) deployed frontline staff for home visits and needs assessments, distributing emergency relief boxes and financial aid to families whose homes were uninhabitable. As well as Temporary housing subsidies for the displaced households.

In Tainan's Liuying District, a 74-year-old grandmother and her granddaughter Xiao Ai lost the entire roof of their rental home. Exposed to flying nails and severe winds, they sheltered in the corner of their home before relocating to a temporary host. Now, they are beginning to rebuild from nothing.

In Jiangjun District, Xiao Wen’s ancestral home suffered severe roof and electrical damage. The century-old structure holds cultural value and family history. After discussing with Xiao Wen’s father, MSM’s reconstruction team repaired it with modern materials while preserving original wooden beams, strengthening the home while honoring its heritage.

Holding Up Roofs, Rebuilding Security

In the months ahead, MSM will continue structural assessments and organize repair teams to restore roofs, reinforce walls, and improve drainage. Families in need will receive appliances, furniture, and monthly stipends. Homes with elderly or disabled members will be modified for accessibility.

MSM also supports recovery beyond shelter, providing children with school supplies and restoring safe study spaces, while offering community employment opportunities. “We saw children and elders still living in flooded, leaking spaces,” said Southern Community Network Deputy Director Ting-ting Yu. “Restoring homes before school resumes is critical to learning and recovery.”

In partnership with township offices and schools, MSM will also deliver disaster safety education to improve community preparedness. CEO Jeffrey Li emphasized the importance of restoring stability and self-sufficiency, pointing out, “Recovery is not just about repairs. That’s why we also provide safety education and help families rebuild their routines.”

Stronger Homes, Stronger Communities

Recovery requires more than materials; it needs collective action. Each repaired roof and replaced appliance helps a family regain their footing and move forward. Yet many still live in unsafe or damaged homes.

Your support can help close that gap. Every donation brings families closer to safe, livable conditions. Join us in protecting families and building a safer future for southern Taiwan.

This is not just a recovery project—it’s an investment in resilience.

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