The mission worked with the Quang Ninh Provincial Military Command, reviewing storm preparedness. Reportedly, by noon on October 5, nearly 4,200 vessels were notified and ordered to return to shore. The Provincial Military Command set up a command post and four auxiliary ones, putting nearly 4,200 troops with vehicles and equipment on standby for deployment. All units are maintaining full-strength readiness to respond to emergencies.
Gen. Nghia praised Military Region 3 and Quang Ninh provincial authorities for their active preparations and instructed strict compliance with higher-level directives, emphasizing marine safety before typhoon Matmo, the 11th storm hitting Vietnam this year, makes landfall.
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Troops from Bach Long Vi Border Post help fishermen secure boats ashore to ensure safe shelter before the storm. |
Also on October 5, the General Staff issued dispatch No.5714 to direct all units to closely follow storm developments and ensure the safety of barracks, depots, and construction works. Forces and vehicles must be prepared for timely, effective response and to guarantee absolute safety for personnel and equipment.
Military Regions 1, 2, and 3 were ordered to direct province and city-level military commands to coordinate with local authorities to ensure safety for people and property in coastal and island areas, and to evacuate residents to safety.
The Vietnam Border Guard Command instructed coastal units from Quang Ninh to Ninh Binh to review and guide all fishing vessels to safe harbors, strictly prohibiting people from remaining on boats during the storm. The Navy and Vietnam Coast Guard readied search and rescue (SAR) forces, while the Air Defense - Air Force Service and Corps 18 stood by for airborne rescue operations.
The Signal Corps ensured uninterrupted communications, while Viettel Group prepared UAVs to assist in SAR, and early warning in landslide-prone areas such as Ba Che, Tien Yen, and Vinh Thuc communes in Quang Ninh province.
On October 5, the Military Region 3 Command established four inspection teams to work with local authorities to check disaster response plans, logistics, and communication systems. Local military forces guided fishermen to shelter, reinforced infrastructure, and evacuated residents from danger areas. Militia and reserve personnel were mobilized to reinforce key areas.
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Cat Ba Border Post calls on ships to take shelter as Typhoon Matmo nears. |
Meanwhile, units under the Military Commands of Quang Ninh province, Hai Phong city were urged to strictly control anchorage areas, ensure no fishermen remain at sea, and prepare food, medicine, and life-saving equipment. Affiliates of Military Commands of Ninh Binh and Hung Yen provinces were tasked with protecting dams and irrigation systems. All units in possible flood-hit localities were requested to maintain around-the-clock readiness, coordinate closely with local forces, and ensure smooth communication to minimize losses.
Two inspection teams from Coast Guard Region 1 Command checked storm shelters and coastal units in Quang Ninh province. The Command’s affiliates were directed to observe duty regulations, review contingency plans, and coordinate with local authorities in storm response.
Facing the storm’s complexity, the Border Guard Command under Quang Ninh Provincial Military Command launched an early, pro-active response plan. It deployed 65 boats with 260 troops to guide fishermen to safety, ensuring 7,442 vessels with 14,848 crew-members reached shore safely. Local border posts worked with local authorities to inspect key areas, prepare evacuation plans, and set up shelters with food supplies for displaced residents.
Translated by Mai Huong