In the coastal village of An Quang Dong in De Gi commune, where many houses collapsed after the storm, eight families have moved into newly built homes under a government-backed resettlement project.
The initiative followed a directive from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during a working visit to the area, urging authorities to urgently implement relocation measures to help residents stabilize their lives.
Local authorities subsequently relocated households from the eastern side of the coastal road, allocating land and supporting the construction of new houses designed to ensure long-term safety and stability.
For the affected families, the Lunar New Year 2026 marks more than a traditional reunion. It is their first Tet celebrated in solid new homes built through state support and coordinated local efforts.
Phan Thi Nhu, 45, recalled how the storm destroyed her previous house, compounding the financial strain on her family, which relied on income from a small snack stall and her husband’s tricycle driving. With two children in school, the loss left them facing severe hardship.
“Thanks to being allocated a resettlement plot and receiving a turnkey house, my family is overjoyed to have a new home for Tet”, she said, adding that she and her husband plan to gradually repay land and construction costs while prioritizing their children’s education.
The sense of renewal extends across the resettlement area. In the days leading up to Tet, provincial leaders visited households, offering greetings and encouragement. Each family received lucky money, living room furniture, a dining table and a flower pot, adding warmth and festivity to the new homes.
Tran Van Hoang, 54, described celebrating Tet in a spacious house for the first time. “Having a solid place to live gives us peace of mind,” he said.
In November 2025, Tuy Phuoc commune suffered heavy damage from what local authorities described as a “double disaster”, Typhoon No. 13 followed by historic floods. Total losses were estimated at more than VND 860 billion (approximately USD 33.8 million). Sixteen houses were completely destroyed, 172 lost their roofs, 240 were partially damaged and more than 12,190 homes were flooded.
Within just over a month, the “Quang Trung Rapid Response” campaign repaired or rebuilt 428 damaged or collapsed houses, completing the effort five days ahead of the provincial schedule to ensure families could settle before Tet.
According to Le Thi Vinh Huong, Secretary of the Tuy Phuoc Commune Party Committee, authorities disbursed more than VND 4.5 billion (approximately USD 176,000) in allowances and gifts to 381 people with meritorious service and 4,665 social protection beneficiaries ahead of the New Year.
An additional 665 gift packages and financial support were delivered to 261 poor and near-poor households, alongside thousands more gifts funded by the commune budget and social contributions.
In Tuy Phuoc Dong commune, storms and floods completely destroyed 171 houses and damaged more than 1,500 others. With support from military units, 1,703 homes were repaired before the New Year.
For residents such as Nguyen Thi Minh Du in Lac Dien hamlet, the rebuilt homes symbolize resilience after months of uncertainty. “Thanks to the State’s support and the direct help of the soldiers, my family now has a solid home,” she said.
Nearby, To Thi Thanh Nga has resumed sewing Tet outfits in her new house. “With a secure home, I feel I have a solid foundation to keep striving,” she said.
As the Lunar New Year approaches, the rebuilt houses stand as visible markers of recovery. For many families, celebrating Tet in sturdy homes represents not only material security but also the collective solidarity that helped them rebuild their lives.
