Da Nang's firefighting forces launched a 45-day special operation on fire prevention in a ceremony on 4 October to ensure safety for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) slated from 5 - 11 November.

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They will be on high alert to actively detect and prevent any conspiracy to cause chaos and fires whilst relevant local agencies were asked to conduct inspection at buildings across the city, as guided by the firefighting forces, in order to ensure safety ahead and during the international event.

The forces have actively become involved in preparations for this event in terms of funding, infrastructure, facilities and equipment, and they will watch out around the clock for any emergency.

Da Nang’s firefighting forces have held 20 fire drills with different scenarios at venues where APEC events will take place and at accommodations of delegates. They also worked with other agencies to put in place plans to respond to different terrorist attack and rescue scenarios.

Da Nang has installed a network of security cameras all over the city, and undertaken precautious measures to prevent disease outbreaks.  The focus has been on ensuring environmental sanitation, water supply, and quarantine services at the Da Nang International Airport for the upcoming AELW.

Established in 1989, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) comprises 21 economies, including Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong (China), Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, the US, and Viet Nam.

APEC accounted for 39% of the world population, 57% of the world GDP and 47% of the global trade, according to statistics in 2014.

(Source: VNA/ DA NANG Today)