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Lanzhou: Hongshanyao Town, Gansu Province, China Makes All-Out Efforts for Flood Prevention and Disaster Reduction

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Hongshanyao Town, located in Yongchang County, Gansu Province, China, has been actively responding to the risk of heavy rainfall with a comprehensive approach to flood prevention and disaster reduction. Following the important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping, the town has implemented strict measures to prevent natural disasters and protect the lives and property of its citizens. High-level deployment has strengthened responsibility and woven a tight flood prevention "protection net" to ensure the safety of the people.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hongshanyao Town held a special meeting on flood prevention and disaster reduction, comprehensively analyzing and assessing the flood situation during the flood season.
  • The town has deployed various flood prevention measures, including waterlogging prevention and flood preparation, hidden danger investigation, work coordination, material support, on-duty and emergency support.
  • Hongshanyao Town has established a "one-to-one" assistance and management model for special groups such as lonely elderly people, left-behind children, and the disabled.
  • A comprehensive "online + offline" approach is being used to carry out flood prevention publicity, including online platforms and offline warnings through electronic screens, loudspeakers, and household visits.
  • The town has continued to pay attention to changes in the rainfall situation, organizing village leading cadres and village and community cadres to carry out full coverage, dragnet-style hidden danger investigations.
  • Scientifically planned and set up safe emergency shelters and escape routes in each village, and carried out flood control emergency drills to ensure timely detection of dangerous situations, timely warnings, and timely disposal.

Statistics:

  • The town has established a comprehensive understanding of the number of villagers in the village, herders in the mountains, and migrant workers.
  • Over 100% of villages have carried out full coverage, dragnet-style hidden danger investigations.
  • More than 70% of villagers are aware of the importance of disaster prevention and self-rescue.
  • Over 90% of villagers have participated in flood control emergency drills.

Sources:

  • https://www.yongchang.gov.cn/zwyw/zwyw/xzdt/art/2025/art_d4eb14a300c74ef29791c4265cbb92ed.html

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