Practice first aid skills, prevent and respond to natural disasters, storms and floods

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Chairman of the Hanoi Red Cross Society Le Tu Luc emphasized the significance of organizing this drill to equip and raise community awareness of disaster prevention and response, especially first aid in the context of climate change and extreme natural disasters like today.

Practicing approaching and assisting victims. Photo: CTĐ

The drill took place in a hypothetical situation on the Red River, due to the impact of storm No. 10, big waves and strong winds caused two fishing boats moving on the Red River to collide with each other, causing two people on the boat to fall into the river, struggling and floundering. Upon hearing of the accident, the Hanoi Red Cross mobilized Red Cross volunteers to quickly arrive at the scene. After reaching the victims, the Red Cross volunteers quickly checked and assessed the condition of the two victims and performed first aid on them.

Witnessing the situation, Mr. Nguyen Van Ngọt, Group 2, Phu Thuong Ward, said: "I am a resident living around here. I find this program very practical and meaningful, helping us learn more about skills to ensure safety for ourselves and our loved ones."

Practicing first aid for victims. Photo: CTĐ

Disaster prevention and response is one of the tasks that the Hanoi Red Cross Society always pays attention to and implements through relief activities and emergency support to people affected by natural disasters, storms and floods. The programs of Disaster Prevention and Response Drills... aim to contribute to minimizing risks and negative impacts of nature on people. Thereby helping to improve the capacity of disaster prevention and response for Red Cross staff, members and volunteers.

Activities in the program are guaranteed absolute safety for people and vehicles throughout the exercise./.

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