Ho Chi Minh City will temporarily 'close' schools if storms become more severe

TPO - In case of complicated storms, the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City requires schools in the area to prepare online learning plans and postpone school schedules.

The Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City has just issued a document with instructions on proactively responding to storms and floods.

The Department of Education and Training stated that currently in the rainy and stormy season, there are many strong storms with complex developments that can affect the Ho Chi Minh City area. Heavy rains caused by storms pose a very high risk of flash floods, landslides and widespread flooding, especially in areas with steep terrain and weak soil.

Heavy rain in Ho Chi Minh City in recent days. Photo: Huu Huy

Accordingly, to ensure the safety of people and property at educational establishments in the city, the Department of Education and Training requested school principals to closely monitor the developments of storms and rains, and maintain regular contact with authorities and local rescue forces to promptly respond in case of incidents.

Units also need to urgently develop plans to repair and reinforce structures at risk of being unsafe, coordinate with specialized units to trim trees inside schools, check drainage systems and power grids, to ensure the safety of students, teachers and administrators before storms and floods occur.

Prepare plans to evacuate students and teachers to safe places; move documents and equipment to safe locations before storms and floods. Actively coordinate with local authorities to receive professional support, materials and equipment when situations arise.

The unit also requires schools to prepare online learning plans and plans to postpone school schedules during complicated stormy days.

In addition, it is necessary to proactively coordinate with the local Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue to organize propaganda and training for teachers and students on disaster response skills, first aid and safety in emergency situations; direct subject groups to organize specialized and extracurricular activities for students and disaster prevention.

According to the forecast from the Southern Hydrometeorological Station, today (September 30), the Ho Chi Minh City area will continue to have moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms. Total rainfall is generally 40-80 mm, with some places over 80 mm.

"Beware of the possibility of heavy rain causing flooding in low-lying areas, urban and industrial areas, riverside areas and canals" - The Southern Hydrometeorological Station issued a warning .

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