THE city will give out 242 million yuan in subsidies and materials to low-income families to help them have a better Spring Festival. The monthly subsidies for low-income families were given out before Jan. 10. About 6 million yuan will be given in mid-January to help 88,000 residents suffering from extreme weather and other natural disasters, while 16,250 low-income families received 800 yuan for buying heating equipment. (Wang Yuanyuan, Li Lili) |