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Hau Giang raises public awareness of landslide risks

Local officials should work to raise public awareness of landslide risks and consequences, said Chairman of Hau Giang province People’s Committee Le Tien Chau.
Hau Giang raises public awareness of landslide risks ảnh 1A landslide area in Phu Thanh hamlet, Mai Dam town, Chau Thanh district (Photo: VOV)

Hau Giang (VNA) – Local officials should work to raise public awarenessof landslide risks and consequences, said Chairman of Hau Giang provincePeople’s Committee Le Tien Chau.

He made the statement on May 8 while inspecting a landslide area in Phu Thanhhamlet, Mai Dam town, Chau Thanh district.

Local residents should know how to protect their lives and assets in cases ofnatural disasters, he noted.

A temporary road will be constructed to facilitate local travel whilepreventing risks for the residents.

Earlier, a landslide in 28 metre length occurred in Phu Thanh hamlet affected fivehouseholds with 23 and caused a loss of 150 million VND (6,600 USD).

The affected families were evacuated to safer locations and there was no humandamage.

The locality has launched a landslide emergency and supported local people torecover the consequences, Chairman of Chau Thanh district People’s CommitteeTong Hoang Khoi said.-VNA
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