10 safety skills for people when storm number 5 makes landfall

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According to forecasts, this afternoon (August 25), storm No. 5 will make landfall from South Thanh Hoa to North Quang Tri. At 10:00 a.m. on August 25, the storm center was about 120km from Nghe An, about 100km from Ha Tinh , about 130km from North Quang Tri, with the strongest winds at level 13-14, gusting to level 16.

The storm is forecast to make landfall in the South Thanh Hoa - North Quang Tri region this afternoon, August 25. By 7:00 p.m., the storm's center will be on the mainland of Nghe An - Ha Tinh provinces with a level 10-11 intensity, gusting to level 14.

Note: The time when the storm causes the strongest winds on land is from 12 noon to tonight, August 25.

The Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control recommends that people comply with the following instructions and recommendations:

1. Monitor the storm's progress to proactively respond.

2. Stay indoors, in a safe shelter (close doors, stay away from windows, glass areas).

3. Never go out during a storm, except in an emergency.

4. Do not take shelter under trees, electric poles, or objects that can easily fall. Beware of accidents caused by falling houses, trees, electric poles, objects blown by the wind, electric shock, etc.

5. Charge your phone and other communication devices in case of a storm causing a power outage; Proactively turn off the power and lock the throttle to minimize the risk of fire and electric shock in dangerous storm conditions.

6. Absolutely do not stay on boats, watchtowers, rafts, or aquaculture areas when a storm hits. Do not return until the storm has passed.

7. Note the time the storm center enters because there will be about 30 minutes – 1 hour of calm before the wind changes direction and becomes strong again.

8. Beware of rain, floods, and inundation in some low-lying areas, urban areas, and flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas; beware of rising water in coastal areas and river mouths.

9. Save the local rescue phone number, promptly and accurately inform the authorities of your location and dangerous situation in case of emergency.

10. Comply with the direction of local authorities and competent agencies.

Refer to some safety skills instructions below:

10 safety skills for people when storm number 5 makes landfall