Central Retail Vietnam has provided 10,000 packages of essential goods (including a box of instant noodles and a box of drinking water each) to families affected by storms and floods, with a total cost of approximately VND 1.25 billion.
“Employees at localities with GO! and Big C supermarkets will participate and coordinate with local authorities and agencies to directly distribute relief goods to households affected by storms and floods,” shared Mr. Olivier Langlet, CEO of Central Retail Vietnam.
Long Chau Pharmacy, a member of FPT Retail (FRT), has also announced that it will provide free medicine and first aid kits to support people in flood-affected areas.
Specifically, for those with minor injuries from cleaning up or those suffering from colds, fever, or diarrhea, Long Chau Pharmacy will offer free disinfection and bandaging to prevent infections. They will also distribute free first aid kits containing essential items such as gauze, bandages, antiseptic solution, and medication for colds, fever, and diarrhea.
Long Chau has also launched a 24/7 hotline, 1800.6928 (toll-free), to provide urgent support for those in need of immediate medication.
This program is applicable at Long Chau Pharmacies in areas severely affected by Typhoon Yagi, including Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Lang Son, Thai Nguyen, Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Yen Bai, Bac Kan, Nam Dinh, Thai Binh, Ha Nam, Hanoi, Yen Bai, Phu Tho, Hanoi, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Lang Son, Thai Nguyen, Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Yen Bai, Bac Kan, Nam Dinh, Thai Binh, Ha Nam, Tuyen Quang, Hai Duong, Phu Tho, Bac Ninh, Bac Giang, Lai Chau, Son La, Ninh Binh, Hung Yen, Thanh Hoa, and Hoa Binh.
Earlier, to promptly share difficulties and support the people in areas severely affected by floods after Typhoon Yagi, airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, and Bamboo Airways announced free transportation for relief goods.
Free Relief Goods Airlift for Northern Flood Victims
Essential goods and supplies for the flood-affected communities in Northern Vietnam are being prioritized for free transportation on Bamboo Airways and Vietnam Airlines flights.
The Northern Central Provinces Stand with the People in Storm and Flood-affected Areas
“The spirit of compassion and mutual support has been a long-standing tradition in the North Central provinces of Vietnam. Once again, the region has come together to extend a helping hand to those affected by the devastating storms and floods, embodying the essence of sharing and caring in times of need.”