In the days following the storm, visiting Ta Trang village, it's easy to see that many sections of the village's roads are damaged and deteriorated. The section in the village center is the most severely affected. The concrete surface is torn apart, and soil and rocks have washed away, creating a trench more than 15 meters long and about 70 centimeters deep, cutting across the road. Whenever it rains, water accumulates in the deep trench, obscuring the road surface and turning it into a constant hazard for people and vehicles passing through.
The entire village has only one road, a vital link to the daily lives of the people of Ta Trang. From children's journeys to school, to trucks carrying agricultural products, to community activities, everything passes along that road. When the road is damaged, the once peaceful rhythm of life slows down and becomes more burdensome.
Recalling the fall that occurred on this very stretch of road, Ms. Lo Thi Ba slowly recounted: "That day, I was passing through when the road was still wet, and I couldn't clearly see the pothole. The wheel slipped into a deep ditch, and I fell, breaking my shoulder blade. I had to be hospitalized for many days."
Responding to the concerns of the villagers, Mr. Dang Van Binh, the head of Ta Trang village, along with Party members and influential figures in the village, repeatedly visited the site. He not only inspected the extent of the damage but also listened to the villagers' concerns. The landslide on the road was not simply an infrastructure issue, but a matter of safety, livelihood, and peace of mind for each family.
Mr. Binh recounted: “The damaged road is not only difficult to travel on, but also causes many unfortunate accidents. Furthermore, transportation along this route is disrupted because it's impassable, significantly impacting the economic development of the people. Waiting for assistance takes time, while daily travel is very dangerous for the residents. Since it's a village road, the villagers must take responsibility for its repair first.”
True to his word, Mr. Binh and the village party members went "door to door" to spread awareness and persuade the people, clearly explaining the dangers if the road wasn't repaired soon. In addition, at village meetings, the village head presented the current situation, outlined repair plans, and especially emphasized the spirit of unity, voluntariness, and collective effort to "heal" the village's shared road.
For the common good and shared goals, the villagers understood that repairing the road was primarily for their own protection. Starting with a few households, the movement quickly spread into a collective force. Those with means contributed money, others contributed labor and materials. Without comparing amounts or calculating gains and losses, in a short time, the village mobilized 4 million dong along with dozens of days of labor, entirely from the voluntary contributions of the people.
During road repair days, the small road becomes busier. From early morning, when the mist still lingers on the mountainside, people are already present. The sounds of hoes and shovels echo regularly. Young people take on the heavy work, while older people assist with the lighter tasks. Everyone has a job to do; no one stands aside, creating a simple yet heartwarming picture of labor.
As each day passed, the deep ruts were gradually filled in. New concrete covered the old roadbed, closing the cracks left by the storm and restoring normal traffic flow.
When the work was finished, joy was evident on everyone's faces. Anyone passing through the newly repaired section of road felt their steps lighter and their eyes filled with peace of mind. The road had been "healed," not just with construction materials, but with the collective effort and unity of the community.
Stopping his car beside the newly patched concrete section, Mr. Nong Van Sang happily recounted: "Before, everyone was worried every time they passed this section, especially when it rained, as it was very slippery. Now that the road has been repaired and is sturdy, people feel safer traveling."
Looking back on the entire process, Village Head Dang Van Binh believes that the most important thing is not that the road has been repaired, but that the spirit has been rekindled within the community. This consensus is becoming the foundation for Ta Trang village to continue planning for future tasks. Sections of road still damaged after the storms will be thoroughly reviewed and discussed, with the selection of appropriate solutions based on actual conditions, in the spirit of "the people know, the people discuss, the people do, and the people benefit."
"Through this, the villagers have realized even more clearly that if they are united, discuss together, and work together, even the most difficult tasks can be accomplished. The village still has some sections of road that are in disrepair. Taking advantage of the support and cooperation of the people, we will continue to mobilize them to gradually repair them, ensuring long-term safety for travel," Mr. Binh added.
The road in Ta Trang today not only connects houses but also unites the spirit of solidarity within the village. From the "wounds" left by natural disasters, the people here have themselves awakened their inner strength, not only to "heal" the damage after the storms, but also to cultivate faith, unity, and the will to overcome difficulties – silent but enduring values that help the highland community move steadily forward on the path ahead.
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