Nghe An Provincial Military Command deploys tasks to prevent and combat storm No. 4

On the afternoon of August 28, the Provincial Military Command held a conference to deploy tasks to prevent and combat storm No. 4. Attending the conference were Lieutenant Colonel Thai Duc Hanh - Political Commissar of the Provincial Military Command. Colonel Nguyen Ngoc Ha - Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff of the Provincial Military Command chaired the meeting.

According to the forecast of the Central Hydrometeorological Forecasting Agency, storm No. 4 with the strongest wind near the storm center at level 8 (60 - 75 km/h), gusting to level 10, the radius of strong wind at level 6, gusting to level 8 or higher is about 100 km from the storm center, and is expected to make landfall in Nghe An and Thanh Hoa on Friday evening (August 30).

The Provincial Military Command held a meeting to prevent and combat storm No. 4. Photo: Trong Kien

At the conference, Colonel Nguyen Ngoc Ha - Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff of the Provincial Military Command agreed to deploy: Agencies and units in the Provincial Military Command strictly maintain the duty and combat duty regime, regularly monitor and update the situation and direction of the storm, pay attention to closely monitor and grasp the situation, prepare vehicles and forces to mobilize when required.

Staff units advise Party committees and authorities to take the highest response measures to possible situations; proactively check lakes, dams, rivers, and key points, and prepare mobile plans to help people prevent and fight storms and floods when necessary.

Provincial military forces conduct dike breach prevention drills in Quynh Tho commune, Quynh Luu district. Photo: Trong Kien.

The Military Commands of coastal districts and towns and the two islands should pay attention to coordinating with border guards to call on fishing boats at sea to quickly come ashore for safe shelter; coordinate with local Party committees and authorities to help people in key coastal areas evacuate to safe areas.

Military Commands of mountainous districts need to check and grasp the situation, especially the flood situation in the provinces and districts of Laos near the border; coordinate to check the safety of lakes, dams, and hydroelectric plants in the area, and be ready to help people evacuate to safe areas to prevent flash floods.

Storm path on the afternoon of August 28 (Internet source)