The prime minister was asked to focus on responding to Typhoon No. 5

The content of the electricity said that the storm No. 5 is moving rapidly towards the mainland of our country. The storm is forecast to continue to get stronger, the strongest wind in the area near the center of the storm at sea could reach level 12, level 14; On September 18, 2020, the storm will directly affect the coastal areas of the provinces from Ha Tinh to Quang Ngai, the center of the storm is likely to land inland from Quang Binh to Da Nang with strong winds. the closest to the center of strong storms level 10-11, shock level 12-13 (level 4 risk of natural disasters); Due to the influence of the typhoon circulation, Ha Tinh to Quang Ngai provinces have heavy to heavy rains, while Thanh Hoa, Nghe An provinces and the south central region have moderate and heavy rains.

This is a strong and fast moving storm, the landing time is expected to coincide with the time of high tide, the circulation of the storm causes heavy rains in a large area in the central region (where the terrain is steep), the progress of the storm It is still difficult to prevent storms from changing direction, affecting coastal and inland lands ahead of schedule, the risk of floods, floods, flash floods, landslides.

To proactively respond to storms and floods, limit damage to people’s life and property, the Prime Minister requests the Central Steering Committee for the Prevention and Control of Natural Disasters and the National Incident Response Committee. , natural disasters and search and rescue, ministries, branches and interested localities continue to closely monitor the evolution of storms and floods, direct and proactively implement the response under the motto “four in place” is suitable for development of storms and specific local situations, in which some specific tasks are focused as follows:

People’s Committees of provinces and cities: Ensuring the safety of activities at sea and on islands: localities coordinate with border forces, fishing, transport and shipowners’ families to continue to focus on the review, counting of ships and means that operate at sea (including transport and cruise ships), guide the movement to exit and not enter the danger zone or a safe haven; strictly manage the navigation of ships and means; orienting boats and boat moorings, carrying out work to guarantee the safety of people and means in the shelters. Guide and support people to relocate, reinforce or take measures to ensure safety, reduce damage to aquaculture cages; mobilize and organize the relocation of people operating at sea, especially in cages, huts for aquaculture, on islands that do not guarantee safe access to the mainland before the storm hits (when necessary it is necessary to organize the application of the law to ensure the safety of people’s lives).

Ensure safety on land: For coastal areas, deltas, and urban areas: Localities, especially those in the center of the storm, are expected to land quickly to review plans and be ready for forces. , means carrying out an evacuation plan for residents in dangerous areas to ensure the safety of the lives of people and tourists, especially in coastal areas, estuaries that are at risk of increased water, large waves, landslides of land, areas at risk of deep flooding, in cages, aquaculture tents, unsafe houses, accommodation establishments, where attention should be paid to prevention and control. COVID-19 epidemic for people in evacuation area. Implement plans to protect production, proactively harvest mature rice, drain water buffered against urban floods, and protect agricultural production. Guide people to strengthen and protect their houses; guide the implementation of reinforcement and protection measures for schools, medical facilities, tall towers, economic zones, tourist centers, industrial parks, factories, factories, warehouses and competing projects. coastal public; protect levees, especially for marine and estuarine levees, be prepared with forces and materials to respond promptly and overcome incidents.

For mountainous areas: focus on checking areas with high risk of flash floods, landslides, deep flooding when it rains heavily; Have the forces and means to evacuate people from dangerous areas, guide and control traffic in deeply flooded areas to guarantee the safety of people’s lives. Implement measures to guarantee the safety of dams and reservoirs, especially for critical dams and reservoirs, under construction or filled with water; Direct and organize the safe and efficient operation of irrigation and hydroelectric reservoirs to guarantee the safety of dams and dams, guarantee the safety of people in downstream areas, and efficiently exploit water resources. Actively reserve food, groceries and essential goods in areas prone to prolonged separations due to floods and rains; Have the forces, materials and means to overcome incidents and guarantee fluid traffic on the main traffic axes.

Depending on the evolution of the storm and the specific situation, the coastal towns decide to ban the sea and leave school for students to ensure safety.

The content of the Prime Minister’s telegram also requires central ministries and agencies to coordinate with localities to actively respond to Storm No. 5, avoiding damage.

Nguyen duong