Overcoming difficulties, staying close to the local area to help the people.

After 10 days immersed in mud, water, and garbage, many officers and soldiers of the armed forces suffered from swollen and painful hands and feet... Overcoming all difficulties, the soldiers and militia still strived to stay in the area to help the people of Hue City overcome the consequences of the major flood and were ready to respond to typhoon No. 13.

With swollen hands, he continued diligently cleaning up the flood.

Following successive floods, many areas in Hue City were inundated with mud, garbage, animal carcasses, and the environment was polluted. Acting on directives from the 4th Military Region Command, hundreds of officers and soldiers from the 968th Division assisted the people in responding to the natural disaster and mitigating the consequences of the floods from the very first days.

After 10 days of arduous work in muddy conditions, many officers and soldiers suffered from swollen, bleeding, and blistered hands and feet, and were exhausted from fever and dermatitis... Overcoming these difficulties, every day, precisely at 6 a.m., the officers and soldiers of the unit marched in orderly ranks, carrying all their tools, to the area to carry out their mission.

Soldiers of the 968th Division collect garbage in An Cuu ward, Hue City.

Sergeant Pham Vu Long, Squad Leader of Squad 7, Platoon 9, Company 4, Battalion 4 (19th Regiment, 968th Division) shared: "Because I had to immerse myself in mud and water for many days, my hands and feet cracked, ached, and I had a lot of difficulty walking."

Currently, nearly 20% of the officers and soldiers of the 968th Division participating in helping people overcome the consequences of floods in Hue City are suffering from skin allergies, cracked and swollen hands and feet... In response to this situation, the unit has directed its medical force to have the soldiers soak their hands and feet in saline solution for disinfection, apply medication, and provide boots and gloves to ensure their health while working in a polluted environment.

Following the directives of the Hue City Military Command, from October 31st to November 5th, the 6th Infantry Regiment deployed nearly 1,200 officers and soldiers to assist local areas in overcoming the consequences of the floods. The unit's officers and soldiers coordinated the collection of approximately 220 tons of waste and nearly 105 cubic meters ^of mud; they also cleaned over 15 kilometers of roads and nearly 45,000 ^square meters of school grounds, health stations, and local markets. According to Lieutenant Colonel Ta Van Tu, Political Commissar of the 6th Infantry Regiment: 100% of the unit's officers and soldiers were equipped with boots, gloves, and raincoats. However, due to prolonged contact with waste, mud, dirty water, and chemicals, some personnel still suffered from skin allergies. The unit directed its medical personnel to implement timely preventive and treatment measures to ensure the health of the troops so they could continue their duties.

Medical personnel from the Hue City Military Command sprayed disinfectant at Thuy Duong Kindergarten in Thanh Thuy ward.

Urgent response to the storm.

Following the recent floods, Typhoon No. 13 arrived. In accordance with the directives of the 4th Military Region Command and the Hue City People's Committee, the Hue City Military Command deployed its subordinate agencies and units to strictly maintain command duty, duty officer, combat readiness duty, and rescue and relief duty; mobilizing nearly 6,000 officers, soldiers, and militia members, along with numerous vehicles and equipment, to participate in preventing, combating, and mitigating the consequences of the rain and storm.

Speaking with us, Colonel Le Huy Nghia, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the Hue City Military Command, said: "The response to Typhoon No. 13 was activated by the Hue City Military Command four days ago. Agencies and units have implemented proactive response plans to minimize damage; deployed personnel to critical areas and areas prone to isolation; and made thorough preparations, coordinating closely with local authorities and forces to promptly handle any situations."

On November 6th, the Hue City Border Guard Command deployed 262 officers and soldiers and 14 vehicles to both mitigate the consequences of the floods and guide fishermen in safely arranging and anchoring their boats in storm shelters. The unit maintains 400 officers and soldiers along with 30 vehicles on standby, ready to carry out rescue and relief missions when necessary...

Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/nuoi-duong-van-hoa-bo-doi-cu-ho/vuot-kho-bam-dia-ban-giup-dan-1010824