Ho Chi Minh City issues urgent document requesting temporary suspension of cruise ships if weather is dangerous

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has just issued an urgent document, requesting departments, branches and localities to deploy plans and measures to respond to the impact of storm No. 3.

The Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee directed the heads of departments, branches, sectors, and units, as well as the Chairmen of the People's Committees of wards, communes, and special zones to proactively implement preventive measures and prepare detailed response plans in case the storm affects the city. Means, materials, and forces must always be ready to handle situations of heavy rain, storms, and flooding.

The Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee requested to temporarily suspend all activities of tourist boats on rivers and seas during dangerous weather, big waves, and strong winds.

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All units must organize a serious 24/7 on-duty shift, provide on-duty phone numbers, and assign on-duty forces to promptly support people in difficulty.

For coastal areas, especially Con Dao special zone, Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee requires strict implementation of plans to ensure safety for people and vehicles operating at sea and in seaport waters according to Decision No. 812/QD-UBND dated March 12, 2021. It is necessary to closely monitor the storm's developments and regularly inform vehicle owners to proactively avoid it. Counting and guiding ships (including tourist boats) to escape from dangerous areas or to safe shelters must be carried out urgently.

The Ho Chi Minh City Command, City Police, Maritime Port Authority and Border Guard are also required to arrange forces, prepare vehicles and equipment to be ready to participate in rescue when necessary.

Meanwhile, the Department of Construction, the Irrigation Service Management Company, the Urban Drainage Company and the Technical Infrastructure Management Center need to coordinate with local authorities to effectively operate the sewer system, sluice gates and pumps to promptly handle flooding caused by heavy rain. At the same time, the Department of Construction directs the pruning of trees to limit the risk of falling trees causing accidents; the City Parks and Trees Company must promptly handle incidents caused by falling trees during storms.

Regarding tourism activities, the Department of Tourism and Saigon Tourist Corporation - One Member Limited Liability Company are required to temporarily suspend all activities of tourist boats on rivers and seas when the weather is dangerous, with big waves and strong winds. Units must closely inspect vehicles, ensuring adequate provision of life jackets, life buoys and communication equipment for tourists.

Ho Chi Minh City Power Corporation was assigned to urgently fix power line damage caused by storms.

The Department of Culture and Sports coordinates with the Department of Construction to inspect and reinforce billboards and advertising panels to ensure safety; at the same time, limit the organization of outdoor performances when there are bad weather warnings from authorities.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/tphcm-ra-van-ban-khan-yeu-cau-tam-dung-tau-du-lich-neu-thoi-tiet-nguy-hiem-185250721164154237.htm