Quang Trung Campaign – Proof of true closeness and responsibility to residents

At the campaign's peak, police units nationwide moved with unusual speed. Beyond reconstruction and repairs, they provided broad assistance and solidarity for families struggling in the aftermath of the disasters.

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Khanh Hoa police hand over a new house to a local family. (Photo: VNA)

“Quang Trung Campaign” is a large-scale humanitarian drive designed to quickly restore permanent housing for those whose homes were destroyed or damaged by storms and floods in late 2025. Acting on directives from Party General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, the entire political system, localities and competent agencies have thrown itself into the reconstruction drive, with the ultimate goal of ensuring that no one is left homeless ahead the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

At its peak, police units nationwide moved with unusual speed. Beyond reconstruction and repairs, they provided broad assistance and solidarity for families struggling in the aftermath of the disasters.

Swift, decisive and effective action

The PM asked ministries, agencies and local authorities to complete rebuilding storm-and flood-damaged homes in central Vietnam by January 15, 15 days ahead of the original schedule, to help residents settle down their lives before the 14th National Party Congress.

Images of police officers working side by side with villagers to reconstruct homes have circulated widely online and in the media, projecting an image of duty and a clear commitment to placing citizens’ needs first.

They reinforced damaged structures, cleared debris from flooded houses and schools, and worked around the clock, frequently through nights, weekends, and public holidays, to meet tight deadlines.

As a result, police in Ha Tinh, Hue, Da Nang, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa and Lam Dong largely finished construction of 419 new houses, 20 days ahead of schedule, while also repairing all affected houses, schools, hospitals and medical facilities, exceeding targets set by the PM.

At the same time, they supplied essential supplies, household items and production tools, while assisting residents with administrative procedures to support resettlement and sustainable livelihoods. These efforts helped sustain security and stability in rural areas.

One beneficiary is Vo Thi Thanh Ly from Xuan Lanh commune in Dak Lak province, whose home was wiped out by Typhoon Kalmaegi (Storm No. 13) in 2025. With backing from local authorities and police, her family built a new 55 sq.m house. “After the storm, we had nowhere to live and our livelihood was devastated,” she said. “The police helped us rebuild house, and local officials encouraged and supported us throughout”.

During the campaign, the Ministry of Public Security (MoPS) provided 50 million VND - 100 million VND (1,900 VND – 3,800 USD) per new house, delivered more than 900 tonnes of food, clean water, and medical supplies directly to residents, and sent medical teams to Hue and Da Nang for healthcare and disease prevention services.

Police officers nationwide contributed one day's salary each, raising more than 120 billion VND for disaster victims. Local police units also collected donations from individuals and organisations, including tens of thousands of bricks, over 30 tonnes of rice, medicines, and chemicals, with a total value exceeding 120 billion VND.

More than 126,000 police personnel were deployed across the nine central provinces, joined by thousands from specialised units and police training academies.

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Deputy Minister of Public Security Lt. Gen. Dang Hong Duc speaks at an event reviewing the Quang Trung campaign within the sector. (Photo: VNA)

Deputy Minister of Public Security Lt. Gen. Dang Hong Duc said the results embody the force’s spirit “When the people are in need, the police are there”.

In just 40 days, police completed core tasks, especially housing reconstruction, allowing residents to regain a measure of stability. Under the Minister of Public Security's order, the entire force acted promptly, with effective models and measures from local units adopted widely, reflecting officers' professionalism, competence and resolve.

Building on the campaign's success, police units maintain constant readiness to fulfill duties assigned by the Party, State and people in any situation, contributing to national security and social safety and order.

Standing with communities through disasters

In 2025, Vietnam suffered an exceptional wave of natural disasters, including typhoons, heavy rains, flash floods, widespread flooding, and landslides, which inficted major losses on lives, property, and infrastructure.

In response, the People's Public Security force operated under the motto “For the People”, conducting civil defence, public order maintenance, and search-and-rescue missions. Striking images of officers wading through floodwaters to rescue trapped residents bolstered public confidence in the State and the police.

According to the MoPS, fire and rescue police mobilised over 21,000 personnel and 3,200 vehicles for 1,349 rescue operations in 2025 alone, saving 2,052 lives. Traffic police ensured safety in flood-prone areas and restricted access where needed.

Up to 22,687 officers were sent to 17 localities to aid disaster response, environmental cleanup, and searches for missing persons. Police medical teams formed 18 units to deliver healthcare and sanitation support in 16 affected areas.

Police proactively came up with response plans, deploying nearly 700,000 personnel and specialised vehicles, including boats and amphibious equipment, to reach isolated and flooded areas, evacuate vulnerable residents and deliver emergency relief.

They also drew on population data systems for evacuations and rescues, while maintaining patrols to deter crimes during chaos.

Alongside these efforts, the MoPS has continued prioritising social welfare and repeated appealed for nationwide aid and relief for disaster-hit communities.

VNA

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