Charity trucks heading to the flooded areas in the North not only carry life jackets, drinking water, and food, but also carry the affection of people across the country.
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| People across the country are showing their support for those severely affected by floods in the North. (Source: VOV) |
Buses heading north
On September 11, in many localities, relief shipments carrying millions of hearts from people across the country were directed to the flood-hit areas of the Northern provinces, sharing with people facing difficulties and deprivation.
Due to the impact of storm No. 3 as well as flood circulation, the northern provinces are facing many difficulties and challenges. According to daily updates in the system from localities, all provinces currently need the joint support of compatriots nationwide as well as international organizations. The humanity, solidarity, and joint sharing of the people with the flood victims are deeply moving.
Faced with the losses that the North has suffered from the fierce devastation of nature, millions of hearts across the country are united in supporting our fellow countrymen in the flood-hit areas. Every joint action, every contribution, no matter how small, carries with it a feeling of sharing.
The trucks not only carried clothes, food, and water, but also the affection of people from all over the country joining hands to share the losses in the North.
Across the province, many small kitchens have become the hub of relief activities. People in Phu Hai Ward (Dong Hoi City, Quang Binh Province) have prepared more than 500 boxes of lemongrass and shrimp paste, while other establishments such as Minh Xich fishing village have contributed 500 boxes of braised anchovies and many necessary medicines. These dishes and necessities are sent to people in flooded areas, carrying sincere concern and hope to help them overcome difficulties.
Previously, on September 9, the Standing Committee of Nghe An Provincial Youth Union established a youth volunteer team with 100 volunteers to overcome the consequences of Typhoon Yagi in Hai Phong. On the morning of September 11, the bamboo boats of fishermen from Ngu Thuy Bac commune (Le Thuy district, Quang Binh province) were present at My Dinh stadium, ready to transport relief supplies to Phu Tho, Yen Bai and Lao Cai provinces to participate in rescue work. In Dak Lak province, the image of two 18-ton trucks loaded with necessities parked at 10/3 Square, Buon Ma Thuot city caused emotion.
In Yen Bai and Lao Cai provinces, many areas are completely isolated, people are facing shortages of food, food and clean water. Although the rain and floods continue to pour down, travel conditions are difficult, but meals and dishes full of love from everywhere are still sent to the flooded areas, bringing not only essential nutrition but also encouragement and strength to overcome the storm together.
On September 10, despite not being able to go to class due to the impact of floods, teachers in Van Chan district, Yen Bai province, together with local people, wholeheartedly prepared more than 600 meals and 1,200 bottles of water to send to families affected by floods in Yen Bai city.
In Lao Cai, tens of thousands of sticky rice and rice portions from businesses and residents were sent to flood-affected people and rescue forces. A restaurant in Thanh Hoa is willing to offer free meals to charity groups stopping by the area... And there are many other beautiful stories about humanity and sharing during the flood season.
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| People in Vinh City (Nghe An) wrap banh chung to send to the North. (Photo: QH) |
To get relief goods to those in need
Disaster relief during and after a natural disaster is not only a charitable act but also a responsibility of the whole community. Providing food, water and medicine is urgent, but more importantly, helping people rebuild their lives and restore production. To do this, there needs to be close coordination between the government, social organizations, businesses and people. At the same time, there needs to be appropriate mechanisms and policies to ensure transparency and fairness in the relief process.
To ensure that relief work reaches the right place and the right target, local relief teams in flood-hit areas need to pay attention to coordinating with local authorities and ensuring safety. According to Mr. Tran Sy Pha, Head of the Social Work and Disaster Management Department of the Vietnam Red Cross Society, the general safety principle when relief teams arrive in localities is that, first of all, in order to provide relief and ensure the safety of others, they also need to protect themselves.
To do so, it is necessary to equip yourself with knowledge, skills, experience and must act based on warnings, forecasts and signs from state management agencies such as the General Department of Natural Disasters, Command Boards of localities. In addition, pay attention to skills when working in groups. Ensure the connection between members of the relief team with each other and with local people to ensure safety for themselves as well as the safety of those being rescued.
According to Mr. Tran Sy Pha, relief teams should contact through official channels such as the Fatherland Front and the Red Cross. Because there, there are statistics on the damage situation and the most urgent needs of the affected areas. At the same time, Red Cross volunteers are trained in basic knowledge and skills in approaching the scene, as well as knowledge and experience in supporting people affected by natural disasters.
To carry out relief work well, resource mobilization and coordination play a very important role. Relief teams need to identify the needs of each community and at different times, the needs are different. There have been cases of rescue team members losing their lives during storms and floods. Therefore, participants must understand and follow the rules and regulations to ensure safety.
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| The Da Nang rescue boat team set out to rescue people in the northern flooded areas. (Photo: Minh Viet) |
Currently, many individuals and organizations are actively participating in relief efforts in the northern provinces that are heavily affected by storm No. 3. In order for this activity to be as quick and effective as possible, avoiding the situation of "some places having excess, some places lacking" or essential goods being spoiled when they reach people, some experts say that it is necessary to find out what the people there really need urgently and how many households there are. Finding out these needs is very important, otherwise people will end up receiving more food than they need, while what they need is financial support after the flood to stabilize their lives and livelihoods.
According to Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Huy, an expert on climate change and natural disaster prevention, if people want to go to flood areas to provide relief, they must understand and have skills, and avoid turning themselves into people in need of rescue. For the rescue phase, Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Huy recommends that only specialized forces can carry out this work, and if people or other forces want to participate in the rescue, they must be professional rescue forces, must consider safety plans for themselves and be fully equipped with protective gear, the principle is that if you don't know how to swim, don't get on the boat...
After the storm and flood, the people of the North need to stabilize and rebuild their lives and production. At this time, solidarity and sharing are extremely important. It is very valuable that many people are willing to help and share unconditionally with the people. Many charitable organizations in the world are applying the method of providing education, training and job support for people in disadvantaged circumstances. This is one of the ways of "giving fishing rods" with great effectiveness.
The beautiful actions of the people of the whole country towards the North not only demonstrate the spirit of solidarity and compatriotism in the storm and flood but also give strength to everyone to overcome challenges and difficulties. Those relief gifts are not only material support but also spiritual encouragement for people in the flood-hit areas to overcome difficulties.
Source: https://baoquocte.vn/lu-lut-mien-bac-nhung-chuyen-xe-cho-nghia-tinh-285951.html
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