Safe Site
On the morning of October 30, speaking with Lao Dong, Mr. Le Cong Son - Deputy Director of the Hue Monuments Conservation Center - said that after storm Trami, there were no human casualties at the monument sites during the storm.
Safety was ensured regarding the system of architectural works, artifacts, and assets at the relic sites, and no significant damage occurred. However, due to the impact of strong winds, the solar light bulbs at Hai Van Quan relic site fell off; some roofing panels covering the construction were blown away.
Some small trees were knocked down, tilted and small branches were stripped and broken. The ornamental tree system at the relic sites ensures safety.
Ways to protect monuments
According to Mr. Le Cong Son, the Hue Monuments Conservation Center has developed a plan to prepare for the implementation of the 5-on-the-spot principle (on-site command, on-site forces, on-site means, on-site supplies, on-site logistics) to ensure absolute safety for artifacts, monuments, property, supplies, houses, tree systems, etc. Develop a plan to coordinate and combine with localities (such as supporting means, accommodation, food, etc.) to minimize damage to people and property; Assign on-site forces and mobile rescue forces when required. Assign 24/7 agency duty to promptly notify rescue forces and ensure safety when incidents occur.
The Hue Monuments Conservation Center mobilizes forces to inspect and assess the status of monuments, warehouses, trees, materials, and assets before the rainy and stormy season, propose and organize the implementation of preventive measures such as: bracing, anchoring, covering, placing, and supporting monument sites; trimming tree branches near monuments to minimize the risk of collapse; checking the bracing of scaffolding systems of construction works under construction; reinforcing and supporting construction works with weak frames; fixing lighting systems to the pole system, and arranging for electrical management staff to cut off power when unsafe.
Departments and units develop plans for each location according to the function and location of the department and the area, regularly update information and report to the Center's Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue Command Committee through the Center's Standing Office. The Center's leaders and members of the Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue Command Committee regularly inspect the area and assign 24/7 duty to promptly handle situations that arise.
"We continuously notify officials, civil servants and workers not to go out when there is heavy rain or wind. To ensure the safety of people and relics, we will temporarily close the relic sites when there is heavy rain or strong wind and will reopen them after the storm is over according to the announcement of the Provincial People's Committee," Mr. Son added.
