Quang Ngai urgently responds to storm No. 15

On November 26, in response to the complicated developments of storm No. 15, localities in Quang Ngai province proactively deployed many response plans, from checking vehicles and boats to preparing to evacuate people, rescue vehicles and stockpile essential supplies.

In Ly Son special zone , Ly Son Border Guard Station ( Quang Ngai Provincial Border Guard) said that by 9 am on the same day, there were still 15 fishing boats with 194 fishermen operating in the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa waters. The border guards urgently checked and grasped the situation of the boats, and coordinated with the Port Management Board to guide the boats to safe shelters.

Fishing boats anchored in Ly Son special economic zone, Quang Ngai province

The unit maintains a force on duty according to the "4 on-site" motto, readying rescue vehicles including 1 ship, 1 canoe, 1 military car, 5 military motorbikes and 10 personal vehicles on standby, proactively responding when an emergency occurs.

Fishermen in Ly Son special zone have been informed about storm number 15.

In Son Ky commune , the locality has checked and determined that there are 37 households with 129 people living at the foot of the mountain, where there is a high risk of landslides. These households will be evacuated to a safe place before the storm makes landfall.

In Son Tay Ha commune , Ms. Nguyen Thi Tinh, Chairman of the Commune People's Committee, said that the locality is focusing on both overcoming the consequences of previous floods and implementing storm prevention measures. The commune currently has 740 solid houses and 685 semi-permanent houses mobilized as shelters for people. In addition, the system of headquarters, schools, medical stations, and cultural houses are also ready to receive evacuees.

The roads in Son Tay Ha commune have been basically repaired. Photo: SON TAY HA

The on-site response force was mobilized with mechanical vehicles including 7 excavators, 1 loader, 5 trucks, 8 7-seat cars, 3 5-seat cars and 1 pickup truck to serve the transportation and evacuation of people. Construction units in the area were also required to be ready to participate in case of natural disasters.

Route DH83 from the top of Ong Duong slope towards Hydropower Plant 1C (in Son Tay Ha commune) cannot be repaired yet. Currently, the locality has assigned forces to be on duty and put up danger warning signs. Photo: SON TAY HA

Regarding logistics, the Commune Civil Defense Command has signed contracts with suppliers to reserve gasoline, rice, instant noodles, etc. to serve emergency response. People in areas at risk of being isolated are also encouraged to stock up on enough food for 7 days. The Commune Health Station has fully prepared medicine for treatment, epidemic prevention after the flood and Aqutabs disinfectant tablets, ready to support people.

NGUYEN TRANG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/quang-ngai-khan-truong-ung-pho-bao-so-15-post825508.html