August 21, 2024 | 19:18 (GMT+7)
Khanh Hoa launches exercise on natural disaster prevention and control
PANO - On August 20, the Khanh Hoa provincial steering board for civil defensive exercises held an exercise on natural disaster prevention and control, and search and rescue (SAR) in Van Ninh district.
The large-scale exercise was overseen by Nguyen Tan Tuan, Chairman of Khanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee and head of the steering board, with the participation of nearly 1,000 people and 75 vehicles and boats from Party committees, authorities, armed forces of Van Ninh district and Van Thanh commune.
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An overview of the exercise |
According to the simulated situation, the area, with Van Thanh commune as the center, was heavily affected by severe weather over the past few days and about to face another large storm.
In response to the scenario, the participating forces effectively evacuated people from vulnerable areas, relocated watercraft to safe places, and conducted SAR operations at sea. At the same time, they provided people with medical aid, food, and necessities, helping them overcome the disaster impact.
Speaking at the event, Tuan urged authorities to continue to raise people’s awareness of pro-active disaster prevention, inspect their mobilization capacity for disaster prevention and SAR operations according to the “four on-the-spot” motto, and adjust and complete plans and infrastructure for effective disaster response with absolute safety.
Translated by The Minh