Over 3,000 people join tsunami drill in Binh Dinh
A tsunami and earthquake rehearsal was held in the central province
of Binh Dinh on August 6 with over 3,000 people talking part.
A tsunami and earthquake rehearsal was held in the central province
of Binh Dinh on August 6 with over 3,000 people talking part.
The drill, took place in the coastal commune of My An in Phu My district, simulated the occurrence of an earthquake in the East Sea measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale that would unleash powerful waves up to 8 metres high, directly affecting south central coastal provinces, including Binh Dinh.
Within two hours of the rehearsal 4,270 residents of My An commune, 200 pupils and 100 fishermen were promptly evacuated.
The drill also included activities such as search and rescue work, rebuilding houses for local people and clearing the surrounding areas.
According to Major General Nguyen Quy Nhon, Vice Commander of Military Zone 5, the run through helps raise public awareness and skills to cope with natural disasters.
Le Huu Loc, Chairman of Binh Dinh People’s Committee, said through the drill, provincial authorities have drawn lessons for future rescue and relief work.
In the event of a tsunami, the south central coastal region is forecast to seriously suffer from its impacts.
Last year, a similar drill took place in Duc Pho district, Quang Ngai province.-VNA
The drill, took place in the coastal commune of My An in Phu My district, simulated the occurrence of an earthquake in the East Sea measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale that would unleash powerful waves up to 8 metres high, directly affecting south central coastal provinces, including Binh Dinh.
Within two hours of the rehearsal 4,270 residents of My An commune, 200 pupils and 100 fishermen were promptly evacuated.
The drill also included activities such as search and rescue work, rebuilding houses for local people and clearing the surrounding areas.
According to Major General Nguyen Quy Nhon, Vice Commander of Military Zone 5, the run through helps raise public awareness and skills to cope with natural disasters.
Le Huu Loc, Chairman of Binh Dinh People’s Committee, said through the drill, provincial authorities have drawn lessons for future rescue and relief work.
In the event of a tsunami, the south central coastal region is forecast to seriously suffer from its impacts.
Last year, a similar drill took place in Duc Pho district, Quang Ngai province.-VNA
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