10 safety tips when storm number 3 hits

According to forecasts, around 10-14h today (July 22), storm No. 3 will make landfall. People are requested to follow the instructions and recommendations of the authorities to ensure the safety of life and property.

At 6:00 a.m. on July 22, the center of storm No. 3 was about 50 km east of Hung Yen, about 70 km northeast of Ninh Binh, about 170 km southwest of Quang Ninh, and about 60 km southeast of Hai Phong . The storm intensity was level 9-10 (89-102 km/h), gusting to level 13.

Around 10-14h today, the storm will make landfall in the Hai Phong - Ninh Binh area, with a landfall intensity of level 8-9, gusting to level 11-12. Heavy rain will occur over a wide area from early morning on July 22 to July 23, focusing on Hung Yen , Ninh Binh, Phu Tho, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An with common rainfall of 200-300mm, locally over 500mm.

To ensure safety, people should note the following 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- Absolutely do not go out when the storm is coming, except in an emergency. If you have to go out, bring items such as flashlights, life jackets, whistles, and phones to contact in case of an incident.

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- Proactively turn off the power source and lock the throttle to minimize the risk of fire and electric shock in dangerous stormy 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- Pay attention to 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 the location and danger situation in case of emergency.

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

Refer to some detailed skill guides for each type of natural disaster below:

10 safety tips when storm number 3 hits