Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced a series of urgent measures on Monday aimed at tackling the growing crisis of structurally unsafe buildings in the northern city of Tripoli, following a high-level government meeting focused on the issue.

Salam chaired an expanded session at the Grand Serail that brought together ministers, security officials, and local authorities to coordinate a response to what officials describe as an escalating public safety threat. The meeting was held as part of an emergency plan adopted by the government to reduce immediate risks and protect residents.

After nearly three hours of discussions, Salam briefed reporters on the outcomes, outlining a package of executive decisions designed to prevent further building collapses and assist affected families.

Among the most significant measures, the Tripoli Municipality will issue an order to evacuate 114 buildings identified as being at risk of collapse. The evacuations will take place in phases over a period not exceeding one month. Families forced to leave their homes will receive housing allowances for one year, with payments made on a quarterly basis.

Authorities have also begun identifying temporary shelter centers through the Disaster Management Committee in North Lebanon, with plans to secure additional facilities if needed.

Under the new plan, the Ministry of Social Affairs will provide direct assistance to displaced families and enroll them in the government’s “Aman” social support program. The Ministry of Public Health will offer medical coverage to affected residents and ensure their access to primary healthcare services.

Salam said the Higher Relief Commission would oversee efforts to reinforce buildings deemed salvageable and demolish those considered beyond repair. The commission will also complete a comprehensive engineering survey, building on preliminary assessments conducted by the Tripoli Municipality in cooperation with the Order of Engineers.

The Council for Development and Reconstruction has been tasked with evaluating infrastructure conditions in the affected areas, particularly water and sewage networks, in order to address any additional hazards that could compound the problem.

“These measures are part of an integrated plan,” Salam said. “The safety of citizens is above all considerations. The state will secure the necessary funding and closely monitor implementation on the ground to ensure that disasters are not repeated.”

The government’s intervention comes amid heightened concern in Tripoli after several old buildings partially or fully collapsed in recent weeks, resulting in deaths and injuries. The incidents have prompted repeated warnings from the Order of Engineers and local community leaders about the dangers posed by dozens of deteriorating structures across the city.

Tripoli, one of Lebanon’s poorest urban centers, is home to many aging buildings that have suffered from years of neglect and lack of maintenance, problems exacerbated by the country’s prolonged economic crisis.

Monday’s meeting was attended by Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar, Justice Minister Adel Nassar, and Social Affairs Minister Hanin Al-Sayyed. Also present were North Lebanon Appellate Prosecutor Judge Hani Hajjar, Acting Governor of North Lebanon Iman Al-Rafei, Higher Relief Commission Secretary-General Brigadier General Bassam Nabulsi, and Council for Development and Reconstruction President Mohammad Kabbani.

Representatives from security agencies, municipalities, the Order of Engineers, the Lebanese Red Cross, and religious and community organizations also took part in the discussions, reflecting the broad coordination required to implement the emergency measures.

Officials said follow-up meetings would be held in the coming weeks to monitor progress and ensure that the evacuation and rehabilitation plans move forward as scheduled.