Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development inspects response to storm No. 3 in Thanh Hoa

On the morning of September 7, Comrade Phung Duc Tien, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) inspected the response to storm No. 3 in Thanh Hoa.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien and the working delegation inspected the area at risk of coastal landslides in Van Phong village, Hoang Truong commune (Hoang Hoa).

The delegation included comrades: Le Duc Giang, member of the Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Deputy Head of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense (PCTT, TKCN and PTDS); Cao Van Cuong, member of the Provincial Party Committee, Director of Agriculture and Rural Development, and representatives of the Standing Office of the Provincial Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien and his delegation inspected the mooring of boats at the boat mooring dock in Quang Tien ward (Sam Son city).

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien and his delegation inspected the mooring of boats at the boat mooring dock in Quang Tien ward (Sam Son city); and inspected the area at risk of coastal landslides in Van Phong village, Hoang Truong commune (Hoang Hoa).

According to the report of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, Search and Rescue and Disaster Prevention, to proactively respond to storm No. 3, the Provincial People's Committee and the Provincial Steering Committee have issued 3 dispatches directing the implementation of response to all levels and sectors in the province.

Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Van Cuong reported on response to storm No. 3.

On September 6, Thanh Hoa province established 8 working groups led by the Provincial Party Secretary, Deputy Provincial Party Secretary, Chairman and Vice Chairmen of the Provincial People's Committee to inspect and direct the work of preventing storm No. 3 in 16 districts, towns and cities: Tho Xuan, Trieu Son, Quang Xuong, Nghi Son, Hoang Hoa, Sam Son, Thieu Hoa, Yen Dinh, Ha Trung, Thach Thanh, Nga Son, Hau Loc, Thuong Xuan, Nong Cong, Nhu Thanh, and Nhu Xuan.

The Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Disaster Prevention has issued a Notice requesting the Chairmen of the People's Committees of coastal districts, towns and cities, the Commander of the Provincial Border Guard Command, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and relevant units to organize a sea ban in the province from 12:00 on September 6, 2024 until the storm is no longer affected, closely monitor, and absolutely do not allow ships to go to sea during the sea ban period. Sectors and localities have prepared forces and means to be ready to perform the tasks of natural disaster prevention, control, search and rescue when situations arise.

Members of the Standing Office of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control regularly update the developments of storm No. 3.

According to a quick summary report from the People's Committees of districts, towns and cities, from the night of September 5 to the evening of September 6, Thanh Hoa province experienced rain and thunderstorms, causing damage to people and property. The whole province had 2 semi-permanent houses/8 people in Dien Quang commune, Ba Thuoc district whose roofs were blown off. Of which, 1 house had its roof completely blown off and had to be evacuated to a safe place (4 people). In Thanh Hoa city, 31 trees were broken; 1 electric pole was knocked down, 1 motorbike was damaged and 4 battery chargers were damaged in Hai Ha commune (Nghi Son town). After the disaster occurred, local authorities and Party committees organized inspection teams, directed the overcoming of the consequences of the disaster, and mobilized forces to help families with damaged houses clean up and stabilize people's lives soon.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien worked with the Provincial Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Disaster Prevention.

Through on-site inspection and working with the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Disaster Prevention, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien acknowledged and highly appreciated the proactive, positive and drastic measures taken by Thanh Hoa province to respond to storm No. 3. At the same time, he requested Thanh Hoa province to continue to strictly implement the Government's directives on responding to storm No. 3.

Absolutely do not be subjective or negligent; ensure the safety of people's lives, minimize property damage caused by storms. Proactively drain water, protect rice, crops, and cages; focus on directing people to harvest the autumn rice crop that is 80% or more ripe and other vegetables that are ready to be harvested with the motto "green at home is better than ripe in the fields". Prepare plans to ensure the safety of key dikes and embankments, and be ready to promptly handle any arising situations.

For the coastal landslide risk area in Van Phong village, Hoang Truong commune (Hoang Hoa), prepare forces and means to implement the "4 on-site" motto to avoid being surprised when there is a situation caused by storm No. 3. In the long term, Thanh Hoa province will study and mobilize resources to invest in building a solid sea dike system to minimize landslides and erosion.

Le Hoi

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