Lam Dong armed forces help people fight floods

On the morning of October 31, the Lam Dong Provincial Military Command informed that in recent days, the unit has resolutely deployed many solutions to ensure effective rescue missions in areas affected by natural disasters.

Officers and soldiers were present in time in heavily flooded areas to assist in evacuating people.

The Provincial Military Command has sent more than 500 officers and soldiers from affiliated units to help people respond effectively to flooded and landslide areas in the province.

Of which, the military force is nearly 200 officers and soldiers; the militia force is more than 200 people. The units include: Defense Command of Area 1 - Duc Trong; Defense Command of Area 3 - Bao Lam; Defense Command of Area 4 - La Gi; Defense Command of Area 5 - Phan Thiet; Infantry Regiment 812; Border Guard Command; Mechanized Reconnaissance Company.

Support to bring people to safety

Colonel Nguyen Van Son, Political Commissar of the Provincial Military Command, said: “The units have effectively promoted the motto of “4 on-site” and “3 ready”; quickly deployed forces and vehicles to approach dangerous areas, transported necessities to prevent people from lacking temporary shelter or hunger, and evacuated people to safe places. The Provincial Military Command also promptly deployed plans to ensure the safety of the forces when participating in performing tasks.”

Use boats and canoes to access heavily flooded areas

In addition to promptly mobilizing response forces, the Provincial Military Command also mobilized timely support vehicles such as military trucks, boats, canoes, etc., especially at vulnerable, high-risk, and heavily flooded points.

By this morning, the situation in some locations was basically stable. The Provincial Military Command sent forces to proactively clean up mud, soil, and clean the environment, prioritizing medical facilities, schools, offices, and residential areas...

The Provincial Military Command promptly mobilized specialized vehicles to participate in rescue.

The Provincial Military Command further informed that currently the water level of some irrigation reservoirs is higher than the normal water level. Notably, Song Khan Lake is 0.77m higher than the normal water level; Suoi Da Lake is 0.57m higher than the normal water level; Cam Hang Lake is 0.71m higher than the normal water level; Ca Giang Lake is 0.71m higher than the normal water level; Du Du Lake is 0.59m higher than the normal water level...

Over the past few days, officers and soldiers of the provincial armed forces have effectively supported people in flooded areas.

To proactively respond to possible situations, the Provincial Military Command regularly maintains a 24/7 hotline, ready to receive rescue information. Organizes forces on duty at key points. Proactively develops rescue plans, ensuring adequate food and absolute safety for the people.

Transporting necessities so that people do not lack temporary shelter or go hungry.

Especially in areas where floods and landslides are occurring, the Provincial Military Command has also requested agencies and units in the entire force to strictly maintain on-duty regime, proactively monitor and grasp the situation of rain and floods; promptly mobilize the highest forces and means to help localities evacuate people from dangerous areas to safe places.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/luc-luong-vu-trang-lam-dong-giup-dan-chong-lu-399122.html