Tam Diep City deploys PCTT and TKCN work in 2024

On the morning of April 15, Tam Diep city held a conference to review disaster prevention, control and search and rescue (PCTT & TKCN) work in 2023 and deploy tasks for 2024. Attending the conference were leaders of Tam Diep city; leaders of the Provincial Military Command; military units stationed in the city; leaders of wards and communes.

In 2023, Tam Diep city will have 5 storms and 3 tropical depressions, of which 2 storms will directly affect the city and 6 heat waves. The City People's Committee has directed specialized departments and People's Committees of wards and communes to regularly monitor the grassroots level, grasp weather developments, and effectively carry out forecasting, warning, and approved disaster prevention and control plans.

To limit the damage caused by natural disasters, the city pays special attention to propaganda work, raising awareness and response skills of authorities at all levels, people and communities on natural disaster prevention and control. In addition, doing a good job of "4 on-site" work. Reserve soil and rocks at key locations of weak dykes, embankments, culverts and sign contracts with households to prepare bamboo stakes, sacks, and necessary materials to proactively handle situations when floods exceed the design frequency of the dykes. At the same time, doing a good job of monitoring and closely following the developments of natural disasters; information and reporting work must be complete, timely and in accordance with regulations.

In 2024, the city aims to proactively develop plans to prevent, promptly respond to and effectively overcome the impacts of natural disasters; ensure the safety of natural disaster prevention and control works; protect people and property of the State and people.

Focus on reviewing and evaluating the quality of dykes, dams, disaster prevention and control works, irrigation works, specifically identifying key dykes; directing the development of disaster prevention and control plans for all levels and sectors according to the "4 on-site" motto; inspecting and urging disaster prevention and control preparations, especially the "4 on-site" work from the city to wards, communes, villages, residential groups, and households in areas at high risk of being affected by natural disasters.

Develop specific forest fire prevention and control plans for possible situations. Organize regular PCTT & TKCN work well according to regulations, be ready to respond promptly to natural disasters.

At the conference, delegates focused on discussing and pointing out key areas at risk of storms, floods, and inundation in response to unusual developments of natural disasters occurring in the city, especially key areas of PCTT & TKCN work, and at the same time proposed a number of recommendations on strengthening and supplementing necessary equipment and tools to ensure the effectiveness and safety of PCTT & TKCN forces. Renovating and upgrading key areas at risk of localized flooding and inundation in the city.