Take proactive steps to minimize damage.

As the rainy season approaches, in many localities throughout the province, people have begun moving important documents, electronic devices, and valuable equipment to higher ground; at the same time, they are reinforcing their houses, checking drainage systems, and preparing generators, flashlights, and power banks.

After the closing ceremony of the school year, many schools also take the opportunity to clean up classrooms, move files, equipment, and desks to higher floors to prevent the risk of flooding in case of prolonged heavy rain.

The sturdy steel-framed house of Ms. Tran Thi Hai Ly's family (Group 7, Quan Trieu Ward) was built to provide flood-resistant housing. (Photo courtesy of the owner)

These seemingly simple actions reflect a positive shift in awareness and response to natural disasters. In recent years, weather patterns have become increasingly extreme and unpredictable.

Many areas along the Cau and Cong rivers, as well as low-lying areas, have repeatedly experienced localized flooding after heavy rains.

The memories of those days when the water rose rapidly and there wasn't enough time to move belongings are still vivid in the minds of many families. From those lessons, a passive, wait-and-see attitude has gradually been replaced by proactive preparation.

Raising a cupboard to a higher level before the floodwaters arrive can save a family tens of millions of dong in damage. Moving equipment from a classroom to the second floor can significantly reduce the time and cost of post-flood recovery.

More importantly, people no longer view natural disasters as completely unexpected events, but are gradually developing the habit of preparing for potential situations.

In some communes and wards frequently affected by flooding, many households have proactively renovated their homes. Single-story houses have had their foundations raised, mezzanines added, or second floors constructed.

For many families, the second floor is not only a living space but also a safe haven during unexpected floods. Each change is based on practical experience and the damage that has occurred in the past.

Notably, this proactive spirit is not only present in individual families but also extends to schools, agencies, and organizations in the area. Many localities have reviewed areas at risk of flooding, developed plans to protect infrastructure, and prepared forces and resources to respond to the rainy season.

In disaster prevention and control, effectiveness is not solely determined by large-scale projects or resources provided after an incident occurs. Another crucial factor is the self-protection capacity of each individual and community.

As climate change intensifies extreme weather events, the ability to adapt and proactively prevent them becomes an increasingly practical requirement.

Therefore, early preparation by the government, agencies, units, and the people is the most immediate and effective defense against natural disasters. When proactive awareness is maintained as a habit, each family will be safer, and each locality will suffer less damage. This is also an important foundation for protecting people's lives and property and maintaining stability in life and production during the rainy and stormy season.

Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/xa-hoi/202606/chu-dong-tu-som-de-giam-thieu-thiet-hai-c4404c7/