In these localities, the delegation heard reports on disaster prevention and search and rescue plans, and conducted field inspections on the preparation of forces, vehicles, supplies, and areas at risk of flooding, landslides, and isolation.
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The delegation works with Nghia Hanh commune on disaster prevention, search and rescue, and flood response. |
Sr. Col. Tran Huu Ich acknowledged and commended the pro-active spirit of local party committees, authorities, and armed forces in implementing response measures.
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Senior Colonel Tran Huu Ich inspects disaster prevention, search and rescue supply reserves at the Nghia Hanh commune Military Command. |
He requested communal military commands to coordinate closely with local party committees, authorities, and functional forces to thoroughly review local areas, focusing on residential communities in low-lying zones, landslide-prone regions, and places vulnerable to flooding and isolation.
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The delegation inspects flood response preparations in Dinh Cuong commune. |
He urged regular weather updates to advise local authorities on issuing timely warnings to residents, setting up checkpoints at key roads, submerged bridges, spillways, and unsafe areas, and guiding citizens to limit travel when water levels rise.
The commanding officer emphasized that local units should focus on executing the "4 on-the-spot" principle effectively, consolidating rapid-response forces to ensure on-the-spot command, personnel, equipment, and logistics. He also stressed pro-actively stockpiling food, essential supplies, and equipment, while conducting training and skills development for forces engaged in disaster prevention, search and rescue operations.
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The delegation inspects flood response preparations in Dinh Cuong commune. |
Furthermore, he requested preparing plans to evacuate residents and assets from high-risk zones, identifying specific evacuation sites, personnel, and vehicles to prevent passivity and surprise in all scenarios. According to the weather forecast, heavy rains were forecast to peak on October 8, with rain concentrating in northern coastal, midland, and mountainous areas of Quang Ngai province, increasing the risk of landslides, flash floods, and localized inundation. Localized flooding has already appeared on several inter-commune roads.
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Senior Colonel Tran Huu Ich inspects equipment and supplies for flood and storm prevention in Phuoc Giang commune. |
In response to the situation, the command instructed agencies, units, and localities to maintain strict duty shifts, closely monitor rain and flood developments, and remain ready with mobile forces and equipment to handle situations promptly. Priority must be given to protecting the lives and property of local residents, contributing to minimizing damage caused by natural disasters.
Translated by Hai Son