Nghe An: Depending on the developments of storm No. 8, schools can proactively let students stay home from school.

The Department of Education and Training has just issued a document requesting the Head of the Department of Education and Training and heads of affiliated units to deploy measures to prevent storm No. 8.

Accordingly, in the face of the complicated developments of storm No. 8 that may make landfall directly in Nghe An, the Department requires units to develop plans to ensure the safety of students, teachers, facilities, and school buildings in the event of strong storms, heavy rains, floods, flash floods, and landslides.

Heavy rains and floods may cause flooding on many roads in mountainous districts, affecting students' travel. Photo: Cao Thai

At the same time, closely monitor the developments of rain and storms to have timely response solutions; deploy shock and rescue forces according to the "four on-site" motto. Quickly move machinery, teaching equipment, books, documents, and records to higher floors or to safe places, especially low-lying areas, areas where flash floods, landslides, etc. often occur, minimizing damage caused bystormcause.

During this time, the Department also requires units to be on duty 24/24 hours, maintain communication, and promptly notify rescue. Schools can also proactively let students stay home from school depending on the developments of storms and floods in the locality. For ethnic boarding schools, semi-boarding schools, and schools with semi-boarding students, in case students stay at school, they must strictly manage students, absolutely do not let students leave the school area during storms; for schools downstream of hydropower plants, it is necessary to prepare response plans in case the planthydroelectricflood discharge, absolutely do not be passive, surprised in any situation.

In addition, it is necessary to propagate for parents to control their children at home, not to go to dangerous places, cross overflow bridges, rivers and streams to collect firewood, or catch fish during floods. In case of emergency, it is necessary to promptly report by all means to the superior agency for instructions on how to handle it.

Notice of school closure from Thai Hoa High School. Photo: MH

Regarding the storm situation, many localities have also proactively developed measures.Cua Lo townAlthough schools have not yet returned to school, the Town Department of Education and Training has directed educational units to proactively review facilities. Trim trees to avoid the risk of falling. Tie down and lock windows and classroom doors; move computers and teaching equipment to a safe place to avoid damage caused by wind and rain.

In Ky Son district, there is currently no rain but there is a risk of flash floods and landslides after the storm. Therefore, the Department of Education and Training has also directed schools to prepare measures to prevent floods and landslides. In particular, some areas along the river, which frequently experienced flash floods in previous years such as Muong Tip and Muong Ai, have also prepared additional plans to evacuate students. Due to the impact of storm No. 8, at this time the Department also requires schools to keep boarding and semi-boarding students at home and not let them go home if safety is not guaranteed.

The closure of schools is being considered by localities depending on the actual situation. However, according to the direction of the Department of Education and Training, if the storm directly hits the province and there is heavy rain in the area, schools need to notify parents and students early when deciding to close schools to ensure the safety of students and avoid unusual situations when they go to school.

My Ha