Chieng Tuong Border Guard Station, local forces promptly evacuate residents from landslide-prone are
Due to the impact of Storm No. 1 (Maysak), prolonged heavy rainfall occurred in Long Phieng commune, increasing the risk of serious landslides. Following a review, authorities discovered significant signs of ground instability near the home of Giang Lao Co, a resident of Co Lac hamlet. Several large cracks appeared and extended along the hillside directly behind his house, posing a serious threat to the safety of his family and their property.
Forces jointly dismantle and relocate the house of Giang Lao Co's family in Co Lac hamlet, Long Phieng commune, to a safe location.Forces work urgently to dismantle the house and assist Giang Lao Co's family in relocating to a safe area.Officers and soldiers of Chieng Tuong Border Guard Station promptly pack up belongings and evacuate residents to a safe location.
Upon receiving the report, Chieng Tuong Border Guard Station immediately dispatched a team of five officers and soldiers to the scene. They worked closely with local authorities, relevant forces, and local residents to respond to the emergency. Acting swiftly under the principle that "protecting the lives of the people comes first," the officers and soldiers assisted Giang Lao Co's family in packing their belongings and safely evacuating family members and essential necessities to a secure location.
An officer of Chieng Tuong Border Guard Station arrives at the scene and assist Giang Lao Co's family in relocating their belongings.
The timely and courageous response of the officers and soldiers of Chieng Tuong Border Guard Station, together with local forces in Long Phieng commune, demonstrated the strong sense of responsibility of local Party committees, authorities, and armed forces in proactively preventing and responding to natural disasters, helping to safeguard the lives, property, and well-being of local residents.
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