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Over the years, the provincial armed forces have consistently played a pivotal role in disaster prevention and search and rescue operations in the area. With the spirit of "Serving the People," officers and soldiers have overcome hardships and dangers, arriving promptly at critical locations to assist people in distress.

Lang Son is a mountainous border province with complex terrain, frequently affected by heavy rains, storms, floods, and severe cold spells. Given the unpredictable weather, the provincial armed forces have proactively developed disaster response and search and rescue plans tailored to the specific local conditions; maintaining a strict combat readiness duty to promptly handle any incidents.

Prepare early, and in advance.

The provincial armed forces have always identified and strictly implemented the motto "Proactive prevention, timely response, prompt and effective remediation," with prevention and preparation from an early stage and from afar being given top priority.

Military forces clean up the environment after Typhoon No. 11 in 2025 in That Khe commune.

Colonel Mai Xuan Phong, Standing Committee Member of the Provincial Party Committee and Commander of the Provincial Military Command, stated: Every year, the Provincial Military Command issues directives to mobilize maximum forces and resources to work with local authorities in implementing measures to prevent and combat storms and floods. Following the "four on-the-spot" principle in disaster response (on-the-spot command; on-the-spot forces; on-the-spot materials and equipment; on-the-spot logistics), the Provincial Military Command, and the provincial armed forces in general, have proactively advised local Party committees and authorities on preparing infrastructure according to plan, prioritizing key areas, areas at risk of landslides, and areas frequently isolated by rain and floods; actively disseminating information to raise public awareness about disaster prevention, ensuring compliance with safety regulations during the rainy season, proactively reinforcing houses, preparing essential supplies, and carrying out evacuations when required by local authorities.

Simultaneously, the Provincial Military Command has coordinated the review of key areas, high-risk landslide and rockfall points, and inter-commune and inter-village roads frequently cut off by rain and floods, in order to develop plans for relocating residents in case of emergencies. For officers and soldiers performing disaster prevention and control duties, units have emphasized the importance of high morale and responsibility, closely monitoring each affected area and household. At the same time, the Provincial Military Command, the Provincial Border Guard, and the Provincial Police force regularly organize training and drills on disaster prevention and control and search and rescue for officers and soldiers; improving coordination between forces; and actively guiding grassroots rapid response forces in rescue and relief skills, evacuating people, using life-saving equipment, and handling emergency situations.

From the beginning of 2026 to the present, the Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police Department of the Provincial Police has organized 45 rescue drills; the Provincial Military Command has organized 5 training courses on disaster prevention and search and rescue for nearly 500 officers, soldiers and militia members in defense areas; and organized training and drills closely simulating real-life situations for hundreds of officers and soldiers of subordinate units.

The training and practice focused on mastering the vehicles and equipment, and handling simulated situations flexibly and effectively. Specifically, officers and soldiers were trained on the features, structure, launching, assembling, recovering, and operating various types of boats; and proficiently using life-saving equipment. Mastering these skills has enabled officers and soldiers of the provincial armed forces to control the vehicles, meeting the requirements for rapid and accurate mobilization in the event of flooding or widespread isolation.

When natural disasters occur, the provincial armed forces establish forward command posts at heavily affected locations and put into operation the 112 hotline. From 2025 to the present, through the hotline, the Provincial Military Command has received and directly processed 385 distress calls from people in flood-affected areas, promptly mobilizing rescue forces and minimizing damage to the people.

Respond promptly

With proactive measures, when natural disasters or emergencies occur, the provincial armed forces have been present in a timely manner, coordinating and effectively implementing plans to promptly evacuate people and their property from dangerous areas, ensuring safety and minimizing property damage for the people.

Whenever natural disasters occur, the image of officers and soldiers of the provincial armed forces trekking through forests, crossing streams, and braving storms to assist in relocating people from dangerous areas, building temporary shelters, and transporting food, necessities, and medicine has left a positive impression on the people. In areas cut off by floods, they are always a reliable support, providing timely assistance in overcoming the consequences and stabilizing the lives of the people.

Typically, in 2024, the province experienced Typhoon No. 3 ( Yagi ), and in 2025, it was affected by the remnants of Typhoons No. 10 and No. 11, causing floods and inundation in 14 communes, resulting in significant losses of life and property. In response, the provincial armed forces implemented comprehensive and decisive measures, mobilizing maximum resources and personnel to respond to and mitigate the consequences of the floods, helping people gradually stabilize their lives. Specifically during the 2025 storms and floods, the provincial armed forces mobilized 100% of their personnel, with over 4,000 officers, soldiers, and militia members, using over 100 motorized vehicles and rescue boats of various types to assist the people in overcoming the aftermath of the storms and floods.

Lieutenant Colonel Vu Dinh Khuong, Commander of the Defense Command of Area 3 - Nhan Ly, said: "In the past period, the unit has coordinated with functional forces to implement disaster prevention and search and rescue plans, contributing to minimizing damage caused by natural disasters, as well as helping people to quickly stabilize their lives after the disaster. During Typhoon No. 11 in 2025, the unit mobilized forces to participate in supporting the transportation and distribution of more than 1,500 tons of rice, 1,000 blankets, 1,000 mosquito nets, and more than 10 tons of goods and necessities to people affected by the storm and floods; organized support for agencies, schools, and residential areas in environmental sanitation, cleaning up offices and houses..."

Similarly, during storms and floods in the area, the provincial police leadership directly inspected and directed operations in key areas, requiring units to maintain 100% of their personnel on standby, thoroughly survey areas at risk of flooding and landslides, promptly issue warnings, and be ready to deploy rescue operations.

Lieutenant Colonel Bui Huy Khanh, Head of the Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police Department of the Provincial Police, said: During Typhoon No. 11 in 2025, the unit mobilized over 100 leaders, commanders, officers, and soldiers, 18 vehicles, boats, and various rescue equipment, and coordinated with professional departments of the Provincial Police, the military, and local forces to carry out rescue work in the communes of Bac Son, Tan Tien, That Khe, Huu Lung, and Van Nham. Through this, they assisted in rescuing more than 200 people who were trapped, including many elderly people and children, and moved many valuable assets from the flooded areas to safety; the unit also coordinated with local authorities to distribute food, necessities, and drinking water to isolated households.

Ms. Tran Thi Hao, from Dong Heo village, Huu Lung commune, shared: "In October 2025, a historic flood submerged my family's house and many other households in the village and commune, forcing us to evacuate urgently. In that situation, thanks to the timely support of the provincial armed forces, we were able to move to a safe place. The officers and soldiers also transported food, water, and medicine to help us overcome the difficulties. Afterwards, they also helped clean up our houses and sanitize the environment, helping us to quickly stabilize our lives."

Currently, the province is experiencing the first rains of the season, marking the transition to the rainy and stormy season. Strictly adhering to directives from higher authorities, the provincial armed forces are urgently reviewing and developing plans, preparing forces and resources to respond to natural disasters, with the goal of ensuring the safety of people's lives and property.

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