Military Region 5 established a forward command post to respond to storm No. 13 in Dak Lak.

Major General Nguyen Quoc Huong, Deputy Commander of Military Region 5, worked with coastal communes of Dak Lak to develop a response plan for storm No. 13.

The Command Center for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue in Dak Lak province is directly commanded by Major General Nguyen Quoc Huong, Deputy Commander of Military Region 5.

The command center is responsible for directing and uniformly operating the armed forces in the area; coordinating with local Party committees and authorities to synchronously deploy measures to respond to natural disasters, search and rescue, and overcome consequences; minimizing damage to people and property.

Major General Nguyen Quoc Huong, Deputy Commander of Military Region 5, directly commanded the Command Center for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue in Dak Lak. Photo: LE PHUC

On the morning of November 5, the Military Region 5 working group worked with the An Hai Border Guard Station and the leaders of Tuy An Dong, O Loan, and Tuy An Nam communes. Currently, in the coastal areas of these three communes, there are more than 700 fishing boats, nearly 10,000 aquaculture cages with more than 1,000 workers. Agencies, units, and localities are promoting the "4 on-site" spirit, organizing propaganda, supporting people, and guiding boats and cages to move to safe anchorage areas.

Major General Nguyen Quoc Huong, Deputy Commander of Military Region 5, and his delegation inspected the response to storm No. 13 in coastal communes of Dak Lak. Photo: LE PHUC

The authorities have inspected key areas at risk of landslides, flash floods, and inundation, provided advice and proposed evacuation plans, and compiled reports for the Military Region Command to grasp and provide timely direction. All preparations are expected to be completed before 8:00 p.m. on November 5.

Military units of Military Region 5 brace roofs to cope with storm No. 13. Photo: NGOC DUNG

At the same time, Military Region 5 directed units to reinforce barracks and houses, increase inspections of key points, dams, ensure logistics and technical materials, and maintain smooth communication.

Units closely coordinate with local Party committees and authorities, establish shock troops, and are ready to mobilize to support people in emergency situations, especially prioritizing the elderly, children and vulnerable groups.

Use sandbags and tarpaulins to prevent erosion in vulnerable areas. Photo: NGOC DUNG

Organize mobile information and notify coastal people in Dak Lak to proactively respond to storm No. 13. Photo: NGOC DUNG

Previously, the Military Region 5 Command also worked with Song Cau and Xuan Dai wards, Dak Lak province, to inspect storm response preparations, and directed the readiness of forces, vehicles, and equipment to ensure the highest safety for people and state assets when the storm makes landfall.