Responding to Storm No. 5: Nearly 3,000 boats in Nghe An have returned to safe shelters

All ships and boats have taken shelter and are safe.

On the afternoon of August 24, all boats and ships of fishermen in Tan Mai and Quynh Mai wards were brought to the anchorage area, sheltered and safe at Lach Con. Preparing to respond to the stormstorm number 5, fishermen here have been actively tying their boats and ships carefully to minimize risks. Fishing nets and gear on board are also tied carefully to avoid being swept away by storms.

Mr. Truong Cong Linh - owner of NA 93694 TS ship, in Quynh Mai ward said: Hearing the information from the Coastal Radio Station, as well as from the local reports, we heard about storm No. 5 so we set sail from the fishing grounds, running for 15 hours to take shelter. When we returned to anchor, we were asked by the local authorities to implement solutions to ensure the safety of the ship, boat and people.

Mr. Phan Van Canh - a fisherman in Tan Mai ward said: The whole ward currently has 351 ships and boats. Through information, we know that all ships and boats have returned safely. That is a very happy thing. Following the instructions, we have arranged large ships to park outside, small ships in suitable positions to avoid collisions, minimizing collisions, fires and explosions when the storm hits.

Similarly, at Lach Quen, 901 boats of fishermen in Quynh Phu commune were also brought in to shelter, anchor, and ensure safety for both people and vehicles; urgently tied ropes, covered with tarpaulins, and reinforced the hulls of the boats to avoid waves and wind. The Border Guard and local authorities have made great efforts to propagate and advise people not to stay on the boats during the storm because it is very dangerous.

Implement the plan to relocate people

Faced with the complex and unpredictable developments of the stormstorm number 5At this time, coastal communes of Nghe An province have been implementing evacuation plans to move people from dangerous areas to safe shelters.

Comrade Dam Huu Hong - Secretary of Tan Mai Ward Party Committee said: The ward has proactively implemented solutions to respond to, prevent and combat storm No. 5 according to the direction of the province. Specifically, the police, military, border guards and youth forces have been arranged to deploy technical solutions to reinforce vulnerable points at risk of flooding.

Along with that, Tan Mai ward has made a specific plan to evacuate and relocate people. In case the sea level rises from 1-2m, the ward will evacuate 104 households with 406 people to nearby households with solid 2-3 storey houses. In case the sea level rises from 3-4m, the ward will evacuate 621 households with 2,766 people to schools, Party Committee headquarters, People's Committee and Ward Police. The ward has also established a logistics subcommittee to ensure the needs of people during the shelter period.

Similarly, comrade Ho Van Thanh - Chairman of the People's Committee of Quynh Phu commune said: In response to storm No. 5, the commune has developed a scenario to evacuate and relocate 521 households, with more than 1,800 people. Starting from the afternoon of August 24, the commune has implemented the evacuation plan, bringing people to solid houses in the area. The commune is also continuing to bring people to cultural houses in villages and hamlets. Logistics work has also been calculated and fully prepared./.