The Viet Nam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority, FAO in Vietnam in collaboration with the Standing Office of the Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue of Quang Binh province organized the donation of 569 220-liter plastic barrels with open lids and iron buckles to 569 poor, near-poor and disadvantaged households in in Binh Chanh, Binh Duong, Binh Minh communes - Binh Son district, and Hanh Tin Dong commune - Nghia Hanh district.

The distribution of large plastic containers contributes to food security for hazardous households in flood-prone areas by enabling them to safely store food and essential items for use during typhoons and floods.