Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Hoang Nghia Hieu directly directed the response to storm No. 5.

Also attending were members of the Provincial Party Executive Committee: Nguyen Van De - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Le Van Giap - Chief of the Provincial Party Committee Office; and representatives of leaders of provincial departments, branches and sectors.

At the Standing Office of the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense of Nghe An province, Comrade Hoang Nghia Hieu - Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council listened to the latest report on the developments of storm No. 5; the situation of key points in the storm-affected areas in the province.

The Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee emphasized that the Standing Office of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense is an effective advisory and support unit for the Steering Committee, performing tasks related to natural disaster prevention, search and rescue and civil defense.

Therefore, the unit needs to continue to do a good job of forecasting, proactively grasping and analyzing the situation, advising the provincial leaders to promptly deploy measures to prevent, combat and respond to post-storm circulation, not to be passive and surprised, ensuring safety of life, minimizing damage to property of the people and the state in the area. Clearly assign people, clearly assign tasks, arrange forces on duty 24/24h to closely monitor the situation of storm No. 5.

Faced with the unpredictable developments of storm No. 5, comrade Hoang Nghia Hieu emphasized: the highest requirement is to proactively respond and ensure the safety of people's lives and property.

At the same time, all levels and sectors are required to proactively arrange forces, materials, vehicles and machinery in key areas directly affected by storms and floods to be ready to respond, rescue and salvage when situations arise.

Direct and guide the implementation of measures to protect houses, warehouses, public works, infrastructure, protect production, especially agricultural and aquatic production, and limit damage caused by storms and floods.

Check and review the flood protection plan in the area according to the "4 on-site" principle. Be ready to deploy forces to guard and control people and vehicles through culverts, spillways, deep flooded areas, fast-flowing water, landslides or areas at risk of landslides, resolutely not allowing people and vehicles to pass if safety is not ensured, not allowing unfortunate human losses due to carelessness and subjectivity. At the same time, arrange forces, materials and vehicles to overcome incidents, ensuring smooth traffic on main traffic routes when heavy rain occurs.

Prepare plans to ensure drainage and prevent flooding for agricultural production areas; industrial zones, urban areas, and residential areas. Organize 24/7 on-duty to monitor natural disasters and organize measures to respond to storms and storm circulation; ensure smooth and timely information to the people...

Storm No. 5 is considered one of the strongest and most dangerous storms with a wide range of influence, affecting both sea and land at the same time. Nghe An province has mobilized the entire political system to urgently deploy response solutions to minimize damage, protect people's lives and property, and contribute to maintaining stability in life during the storm season.

Early in the morning of August 25, provincial leaders went directly to communes and wards to direct and mobilize forces to continue to evacuate people, ensuring that 100% of people were evacuated to safe places at headquarters, schools, etc. In addition to evacuating people, the province also mobilized forces to be on duty and prepared supplies to ensure timely handling when incidents occur.