Request to complete the salvage of ships VTB26 and Hong Anh 69 before April 25

Comrade Dinh Viet Hong - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee spoke at the conference. Photo: Van Truong

According to the report of the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue, in 2017, natural disasters in the province killed 21 people, left 2 missing, injured 15 people; 175 houses collapsed, swept away, 134 houses were severely damaged, 1,494 houses were severely damaged, 4,305 houses were flooded; damaged 57,868.28 hectares of agricultural and aquatic production area; killed 1,299 livestock, 75,897 poultry; damaged many schools, dykes, irrigation works, rural traffic and other essential infrastructure...

VTB 26 ship sank in Nghe An waters. Photo: PV

In Nghe An alone, 52 accidents occurred; killing 6 people, missing 4 people, injuring 7 people, sinking 9 vehicles, damaging 21 vehicles, of which the most notable were the sinking of the VTB 26 ship on July 17, 2017, the sinking of the Hong Anh 69 ship on October 30, 2017 and the running aground of the Lam Hong 99 ship on July 15, 2017. The total estimated economic damage was about 2,687.08 billion VND.

In 2017, the Provincial People's Committee allocated more than 32 billion VND from the budget to overcome natural disasters.

At the conference, delegates focused on analyzing the causes of the problems and proposing solutions.

Awarding Certificates of Merit from the Provincial People's Committee Chairman to collectives with achievements in flood and storm prevention work. Photo: Van Truong.

Speaking at the conference, Mr. Dinh Viet Hong - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee acknowledged the efforts of departments and localities in disaster prevention and search and rescue.

The Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee also emphasized: In 2018, the weather forecast continues to contain many complex and unpredictable factors. Nghe An is still identified as a key area for floods, storms, flash floods and forest fires. To proactively prevent, combat and effectively respond to incidents and unusual developments of natural disasters in 2018, in addition to relying on people's strength, sectors and localities need to continue to promote the "4 on-site" motto.

Police forces help people cope with floods in Vinh Tan ward (Vinh city) in October 2017. Photo: Illustration

It is necessary to develop plans for natural disaster prevention and response for each sector, armed forces, People's Committees of districts, cities, towns, units and projects. Improve the capacity to respond to flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas. Urgently review and urgently evacuate residents in areas at high risk of flash floods and landslides; strive to relocate all households in need of urgent evacuation to safe places by 2020.

Strengthen the management of fishing boats of fishermen, including sea transport vehicles. Effectively operate inter-reservoirs; Check, review, promptly repair or have plans to ensure the safety of dikes, dams, roads, boat mooring areas, electricity systems, communications, schools... Review, evaluate and handle inappropriate infrastructure works that obstruct flood drainage and cause inundation.

Comrade Dinh Viet Hong also asked Nghe An Port Authority to speed up the salvage of ships VTB 26 and Hong Anh 69 at Cua Lo Port, to complete before April 25.

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