Do Luong and Thanh Chuong hold urgent meeting to deploy storm prevention work No. 4

(Baonghean.vn) - At 5:00 p.m. on July 24, Do Luong and Thanh Chuong districts held a conference to deploy storm prevention work No. 4.

Thanh Chuong district holds urgent meeting on storm prevention work No. 4. Photo: Dinh Ha

It is forecasted that in the next 24 hours, storm No. 4 will move westward. This is a strong storm with complex developments that may be accompanied by heavy rain. In this situation, the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue of Do Luong and Thanh Chuong districts has implemented the telegram of the Central Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Prevention and the province, and implemented measures to limit damage when storms and heavy rain occur. Organize a full force on duty 24/24 hours starting from 6:00 p.m. on July 25; prepare enough rescue forces and vehicles to be ready to respond promptly when there is a mobilization order.

The districts have assigned specific tasks to members, agencies, units, communes and towns. They are required to increase reporting on the storm's developments, as well as the direction and management of the district People's Committee so that people and agencies can proactively take precautions, especially in remote areas and areas along rivers and streams. Members of the district's Disaster Prevention and Control Committee (DPC) are assigned to direct the grassroots level, directly go to the grassroots level to direct and grasp the situation of preparations to respond to the developments of storms and floods.

Organize 24/7 on-duty to monitor storm developments, regularly update damage reports and incidents to superiors in a timely manner.

Authorities in Do Luong cut trees and trim branches to prevent storm No. 4. Photo: Huu Hoan.

Do Luong and Thanh Chuong districts require localities, agencies and units to direct the reinforcement of houses, schools, medical stations, and agency headquarters; trim trees around houses and on low-voltage power lines; stockpile food, medicine and other essential supplies to prevent long-term isolation. Continue to monitor and regularly update the developments of storms and floods; Provide timely and continuous information on the commune's loudspeaker system so that people know and proactively take appropriate precautions. Organize inspections and reviews of areas at high risk of flash floods and landslides, and be ready to deploy plans to evacuate people and property to safety. Resolutely resolve the consequences of storm No. 2 and pay attention to areas at risk of being unsafe.

For units managing irrigation works: Based on the actual situation, operate flood prevention water discharge, ensure safety of dams and downstream irrigation reservoirs, especially reservoirs that are full or nearly full of water, and weak dams.

Many people still stay on boats in Thanh Chuong. Photo: Dinh Ha

Thanh Chuong district also pays special attention to ensuring the safety of people living on the river, because there are still many fishing villages in the area. Communes with fishing villages are required to remind people to tie up their boats and encourage people to evacuate and not sleep on the boats.

Dinh Ha - Huu Hoan