An Giang Provincial People’s Committee directed to strengthen forest fire prevention and fighting

Recently, the People’s Committee of An Giang province has continuously issued instructions on fire prevention and fighting collaboration in the province. However, currently, the hot, dry weather continues to prolong, causing trees to wither, lose leaves, and the vegetation layer to thicken, along with carelessness in using fire, causing large fires to occur. in To Mountain and Dai Mountain area (Tri Ton district) in recent days.

To avoid unfortunate cases that may continue to occur, the People’s Committee of An Giang province requires the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, People’s Committees of districts, towns, cities and related units to strictly implement the instructions at Official Dispatch 263/UBND-KTN, dated March 8, 2024 on strengthening fire prevention and fighting work in the province and Official Dispatch 422/UBND-KTN, dated April 8, 2024 on proactive and strengthening measures urgent fire prevention.

At the same time, strictly carry out management responsibilities for fire prevention and fighting, strengthen inspection and supervision of fire prevention and fighting, consider this a key task, absolutely do not be subjective, negligent, or lose vigilance. Have specific and detailed plans and arrange permanent forces at checkpoints and stations to strictly control people entering and leaving forest areas with high fire risk; Review and make a list of forests at high risk of fire. Organize on-duty duty, assign 24-hour duty force during the peak period of the dry season; Strengthen patrolling, guarding, early detection of forest fires and ensure on-duty forces, ready to mobilize on-site forces to handle forest fires immediately.

Arrange means, supplies and funds to well implement the “four on the spot” motto. Actively arrange local reserve funds and other legal capital sources to ensure good implementation of fire prevention and fighting work. Have a ready and proactive plan to move people out of dangerous areas when necessary, ensuring the safety of life and property of the People and the State.

Regularly monitor forest developments, monitor information on forecasts, warnings of heat risks, forecasts and warnings of forest fires and early detection of forest fires; enhance information exchange and coordination between functional forces, organizations, units and individuals assigned tasks; At the same time, promote the application of high and modern technology to improve the effectiveness of fire prevention and fighting work.

Strengthen propaganda and education to raise awareness and responsibility in fire prevention and fighting; Inspect, urge and guide people to control the use of fire in and near forests. Activities using fire that pose a risk of causing forest fires are strictly prohibited during peak forest fire periods. Strictly handle violations according to the law.

Implement the assignment and decentralization of state military responsibilities for forests and forestry land, the roles of heads of government at all levels, clarify the responsibilities of irresponsible units, organizations and individuals, to Violations occur and will be handled according to the provisions of law.

THU THAO