Hai Phong requests to postpone unnecessary meetings, urgently respond to super typhoon Ragasa

Forecast map of storm No. 09's trajectory and intensity issued at 11:00 on September 23, 2025

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 10:00 a.m. on September 23, the center of the super storm was at about 20.2 degrees north latitude; 117.7
East longitude, in the northeastern sea of the North East Sea. The strongest wind near the center of the super storm is level 16-17 (184-221 km/h), gusting over level 17. The storm moves in the West Northwest direction at a speed of about 20 km/h.

This is a very strong storm (currently reaching super typhoon level and will continue to maintain super typhoon level for the next 2 days when operating in the East Sea), the range of strong winds is very wide (from the 18th parallel northwards, there are very strong winds). The storm's developments are still very complicated, localities, agencies and people need to monitor and regularly update the latest storm forecasts on the developments of super typhoon Ragasa.

In order to respond to super typhoon Ragasa early and from afar, ensure the safety of people's lives, minimize property damage, first of all for ships and activities at sea and along the coast; the Chairman of the City People's Committee requested the Chairmen of the People's Committees of communes, wards, special zones and heads of departments, branches, agencies and units to absolutely not be negligent, subjective, organize monitoring, update, and grasp the developments of the storm and the situation in the locality. Focus on leading, directing, reviewing, updating plans, being ready to immediately deploy measures to respond to super typhoon Ragasa with the most drastic spirit, early and from afar, proactively taking response measures at the highest level, anticipating the worst scenario to ensure the safety of people's lives, limit damage to people's and State's property, not to be passive and surprised in any situation.

Postpone unnecessary meetings, mobilize the entire political system, focus on leadership, direction, implementation, and supervision of response to super typhoon Ragasa.

Strengthen information, propaganda and mobilization work for people to take measures to prevent storms, heavy rains and floods, and protect people and property. Proactively direct and inspect storm prevention and control work at units, agency headquarters, public units in the sector, field and area of responsibility and organize immediate handling of incidents arising from the first hour according to the motto "4 on-site". Seriously organize on-duty and implement the reporting regime according to the regulations of the City Civil Defense Command. Proactively develop plans and organize the implementation of work to overcome the consequences of storms (if any) to minimize the impact on the organization of the 1st City Party Congress, term 2025 - 2030.

The People's Committees of communes, wards and special zones continue to review and proactively decide on plans to evacuate households in dangerous areas, especially coastal areas, areas at high risk of landslides, flash floods, deep flooding, old and weak housing areas to safe places; have plans to support temporary accommodation, food and necessities for people who have to evacuate, ensuring stable life and health for people at evacuation sites. Pay attention to thoroughly understand the attitude and service spirit of officials performing tasks at evacuation sites to be thoughtful, considerate and devoted to the people.

Organize inspections and implement measures to ensure the safety of dikes, dams, and irrigation works (especially at key locations) to promptly handle construction incidents from the first hour according to the "four on-site" motto; industrial zones, clusters, works under construction (especially high-rise buildings), wharves, ports, port logistics areas (note to lower the stacking height of containers and cranes), shipbuilding and repair facilities, traffic works, public works, tree trimming; power transmission systems, communications, mineral exploitation areas, aquaculture areas, farms, agricultural farms, production and business activities on river banks.

Be ready to deploy forces to guard and control people and vehicles in culverts, spillways, deeply flooded areas, areas with fast-flowing water, areas with landslides or areas where landslides have occurred; resolutely not allow people and vehicles to pass through if safety is not ensured, not allowing unfortunate human losses due to carelessness or subjectivity; deploy forces, materials and vehicles to overcome incidents, ensuring smooth traffic on main traffic routes when heavy rain occurs.

Proactively implement measures to drain water in the irrigation system to prevent flooding, protect crops and concentrated aquaculture areas; operate reservoirs according to approved operating procedures, provide early warnings to people in downstream areas before reservoirs discharge floodwaters and when there is a risk of incidents; review and have plans to ensure urban drainage in case of heavy rain causing flooding; implement measures to protect production to minimize damage.

Inspect dike and disaster prevention works, especially in coastal areas; promptly detect incidents and handle them according to the "4 on-site" principle. Proactively deploy backup plans in case of power outages to ensure command and control.

In addition to the above contents, communes, wards and coastal special zones must focus on urgently checking and counting all local boats, watercraft, cages, and aquaculture watchtowers operating at sea and along rivers; coordinate with relevant agencies by all means to inform ship owners and captains of boats and vehicles still operating at sea about the developments and forecast of the storm's movement (pay attention to thunderstorms and lightning situations before the storm hits); guide them to move out of and not enter areas at risk of being affected by the storm; call on and guide boats, vehicles, cages, and aquaculture watchtowers to safe shelters; guide and support the implementation of necessary measures to ensure the safety of boats at anchorages.

Implement storm prevention measures at sea, on islands, in coastal areas and on land as soon as possible, paying attention to proactively reinforcing the safety of houses, infrastructure works, sea dykes, limiting damage to production, especially agricultural production in coastal areas. Have plans to ensure safety for tourists on islands and coastal areas; create conditions and support for tourists who have to stay due to storms.

The People's Committees of Thuy Nguyen and Hong Bang wards urgently develop detailed storm prevention plans and plans to overcome storm consequences (if any) to ensure that the impact on the organization of the 1st City Party Congress, term 2025 - 2030, taking place in the area is minimized.

The City Military Command directed the City Border Guard Command to count and notify owners of vehicles operating at sea by all means to urgently move to safe shelters; strictly manage the activities of fishing boats, tourist boats, and transport ships; organize boat moorings; reinforce fishery cages; absolutely do not let people on boats, cages, fishery watchtowers when there are strong winds or storms, especially tourists at sea and on islands; keep in regular contact with owners of vehicles to promptly handle bad situations that may occur. Review and prepare forces to participate in rescue and support units and localities in preventing, combating, and overcoming consequences caused by storms...

Request the Hai Phong Maritime Port Authority and the Northern Maritime and Waterways Sub-Department to direct and guide ships and watercraft to anchor in waters managed by the unit to ensure safety and not affect other infrastructure works when an incident occurs.

Propose that Bac Hung Hai Irrigation Works Exploitation One Member Co., Ltd. proactively coordinate with localities to find solutions to drain and regulate water on the main canal system; deploy plans to protect the safety of the Bac Hung Hai irrigation canal bank system...

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