Cat Tien looks back at flood response to be more proactive

According to the People's Committee of Cat Tien Commune, the recent flood in the entire commune had 1,433 houses submerged. Hundreds of hectares of rice, crops, fruit trees, durian and many aquaculture areas were affected. Many traffic routes were cut off and eroded.

z7271434644292_cc1508f10504ec55cd079191ed3b8382(1).jpg — Cat Tien Commune organized a conference to evaluate and draw practical experience in responding to floods and storms to be more proactive in the coming time.

However, thanks to the timely and drastic direction of the Party Committee, government and the coordination of local forces, no human casualties occurred.

During the peak period, the Commune People's Committee activated an emergency response plan, organized 24/7 duty, established rescue teams in 23/23 villages, and continuously warned about flood discharge through the loudspeaker system, community zalo and social networking platforms.

Representatives of units and organizations spoke about the work of rescue and evacuation of people during the recent flood.

More than 230 officers, armed forces and people were mobilized to help evacuate 100 households to safety, set up checkpoints and warnings in dangerous areas. At the same time, ensure water, electricity and essential supplies for evacuation areas.

After the flood receded, the locality urgently inspected the damage, mobilized forces to clean up, disinfect, and make preliminary repairs to landslides. At the same time, they received and distributed thousands of necessities to help people stabilize their lives.

Armed forces of Military Region 7 were present and helped people in Cat Tien commune move their property and support people to safety. — During the recent flood in Cat Tien commune, the armed forces of Military Region 7 were present and helped people move their properties and support people to safety.

At the Conference, Cat Tien commune drew many important lessons. Among them, it emphasized the need for the commander to be proactive and decisive. The warning system must be timely and continuous. People need to raise awareness of complying with evacuation orders. On-site forces must be better equipped and regularly trained in rescue skills.

In addition, inspection and maintenance of drainage systems and screening of high-risk areas continue to be identified as key tasks.

After the flood, Cat Tien Commune's delegation mobilized all local forces to go to each garden to support people in removing mud, washing and clearing the drainage system.

Cat Tien Commune also proposed that the province and relevant departments and branches consider supporting funding to overcome damage to agriculture , traffic, and irrigation, in order to help the locality soon restore production and stabilize people's lives.