Chinanews.com, Jinzhong, October 12th. Title: 78 elderly people in nursing homes: After the rain, the weather is fine, let’s go home
China News Service reporter Yang Jieying
"The flood is coming, are you afraid?" "I was afraid, but then I was not afraid." "Why?" "We are in charge of food, drink and housing. Everyone takes care of us very well, and we are not afraid of anything." This is Zhongxin A conversation between a reporter from the Internet and Ma Linxiang, an 86-year-old man.
The elderly in the Kangle Nursing Home returned safely and are watching TV.
Zhang Yunshe
Ma Linxiang is an old man in the Kangle Nursing Home in Lingshi County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province.
At around 16:00 on October 7, when the fire hydrant in the outer courtyard of the nursing home was flooded, 78 elderly people, including Ma Linxiang, were evacuated by the local government.
After the rain has passed, the weather has stabilized, and the flood conditions have stabilized.
At 18:00 on October 11, after leaving the nursing home for four days, 78 elderly people returned safely to their warm homes.
The nursing home at night is brightly lit.
The Dean of the Kangle Nursing Home, Chen Yongming, and the staff count the materials donated by people from all walks of life; Wen Qiuming, 67, is making his own bed in the room; Yang Zhaowu, next door, is sitting on the bed and watching TV leisurely; in the corridor, Ma Linxiang Warmly greeted the reporter to come into the house to warm up.
The old man's room was clean and tidy, and the tea cup on the table was steaming hot.
Chen Yongming, the dean of the Kangle Nursing Home, is counting the materials donated by people from all walks of life.
Zhang Yunshe
Recalling the situation of the emergency transfer, Chen Yongming said frankly that there were four or five elderly people over 90 in nursing homes, and a dozen people had mobility problems. In addition, the elderly did not want to leave their place of life easily. The difficulty of the transfer can be imagined.
"Everyone is worried about the safety of the elderly. The local government organizes personnel and vehicles to help us transfer the elderly to the county welfare center." Chen Yongming said that at the resettlement sites, the elderly eat well and live well and receive very good care.
Although they were a little reluctant during the transfer, they all understood that it was for safety.
When I came back today, everyone was very happy.
From October 3 to 7, the average rainfall in Lingshi County reached 238.5 mm, breaking the historical extreme value during the same period.
When talking about the situation he saw during the transfer on the 7th, Yang Zhaowu still had lingering fears.
"I haven't seen such a big flood in decades, and I feel a little flustered. It's safe now, and we are back home with peace of mind."
Gu Erlong, an old man who has lived in since the completion of the nursing home, has long regarded it as his home.
When receiving the notice of emergency avoidance transfer, Gu Erlong chose to seek refuge with friends.
"I was a little scared at the time, and my friend came to pick me up to his house." Gu Erlong was especially happy when he heard the news that he could come back.
On the afternoon of the 11th, Gu Erlong's friends safely sent him back to the nursing home.
Wen Qiuming, 67, is making his bed in the room.
Zhang Yunshe
After dinner, Gu Erlong strolled a few times in the courtyard of the nursing home.
"The flood receded, and when we got home, we were not afraid anymore."
Now, the old people returning to the nursing home feel at ease.
At present, people who have been evacuated in Liangdu Town of Lingshi County due to the impact of this round of rain have also begun to return to their homes in an orderly manner under the organization of local authorities.
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