Proactively respond to storm No. 11

Faced with the complicated developments of storm No. 11 (Matmo), localities across the province have been urgently implementing many proactive response measures to ensure the safety of people's lives and property and minimize damage caused by natural disasters.

Leaders of Ha Giang 1 ward checked the rising water level at the new Yen Bien bridge area, directed forces to be on duty, and ensured safety for people.

According to assessments, recently storm No. 10 caused widespread flooding in the province, damaging property and affecting people's lives.
Comrade Tran Song Ha, Chairman of the People's Committee of Ha Giang 1 Ward, said: "In anticipation of storm No. 11 causing prolonged heavy rain, the ward has reviewed households in high-risk areas, made a list and prepared plans to evacuate to safe places. Propaganda, warnings and guidance on storm and flood prevention skills are regularly carried out through the Zalo group of residential groups and the ward's loudspeaker system , helping people to grasp information promptly."

At the same time, local people also raised their vigilance and proactively took precautions. Many households still kept their belongings in high places after storm No. 10, while others moved their assets and essential items to the upper floors to prevent flooding. At traditional markets, people proactively shopped and stocked up on food, drinking water, flashlights and essential medicines to be ready to respond when the storms continued.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Chiem, residential group 14, Minh Xuan ward shared: “After the recent storm No. 10, the people in the group have learned a lot of experience. Hearing that storm No. 11 was coming, we proactively reinforced the roof, cleaned up our belongings, and braced weak spots to ensure safety. Everyone is more aware, preparing carefully together, hoping that the storm will pass smoothly so that life can soon return to normal.”

At many schools, medical facilities, and public works in the province, environmental sanitation, sewer dredging , and infrastructure consolidation work are being urgently implemented. Teacher Nguyen Thi Bay, Principal of Sao Mai Kindergarten (Ha Giang 2 Ward) said: "During the recent flood, the school was not flooded, so the school has prepared facilities and is ready to reserve space as a safe shelter for people during storms and rains."

Responding to storm No. 11, the Provincial People's Committee requested sectors and localities to closely monitor the development of rain and storms and post-storm circulation; proactively prepare plans to evacuate people from areas at risk of landslides and flooding; organize inspections and reinforcement of dams and irrigation works; implement the 4-on-the-spot motto, arrange forces and means to be ready for rescue, and be on duty 24/24 hours to promptly handle possible situations. Quickly overcome the consequences, with the highest priority being to stabilize people's lives and restore production.

Localities have set up working groups to go to each residential area and neighborhood to propagate and guide people to proactively prevent storms and floods. Police, military , militia, youth union members and members of organizations across the province have also mobilized to support people, help reinforce houses, clear mud, clear water flows, protect crops and property, contributing to maintaining safety and smoothness during storms.

Thanks to the drastic direction, effective coordination between forces and proactive spirit of the people, the whole Tuyen Quang province is ready to respond to storm No. 11, determined to ensure safety for the people and minimize damage caused by natural disasters.

Article and photos: Khanh Huyen

Source: https://baotuyenquang.com.vn/xa-hoi/202510/chu-dong-ung-pho-bao-so-11-e137667/