Vietnam issues plan on response to earthquakes, tsunamis

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has signed a decision issuing a national plan to cope with earthquakes and tsunamis.

Vietnam is ready to respond to tsunamis and earthquakes.
Vietnam is ready to respond to tsunamis and earthquakes.

The goal is to mobilise resources and implement tasks minimising human and property loss in case of such calamities, contributing to successfully realising the national strategy on disaster prevention until 2030, with a vision towards 2050.

Specifically, the plan aims to ensure close collaboration between different agencies and localities, enhance the forecasting and warning capacity, and provide people with knowledge and skills to minimise the damage of earthquakes and tsunamis.

In the event of such disasters, alerts will be promptly sent to authorities, economic and social organisations and residents. In addition, evacuations will be organised to ensure the safety of the people, organisations and their properties.

At the same time, personnel and equipment will be mobilised to conduct search and rescue operations and provide medical care for injured people.