Swift Response and Effective Measures: Xigu District's Flood Control Safety Barrier

Strategic Insights -

Xigu District, Gansu Province of China, swiftly responded to continued heavy rainfall by strengthening coordination and implementing effective measures to build a strong flood control safety barrier. The district established a standardized "1231" flood control measures system, which included a three-level responsibility system, two mechanisms, and one emergency plan. This system helped clarify responsibilities, strengthen risk assessment, and consolidate flood control tasks, achieving a safe and stable response during the heavy rainfall on August 3-4.

Key Takeaways:

  • The "1231" flood control measures system was established to ensure a safe and stable response during heavy rainfall, with a three-level responsibility system, two mechanisms, and one emergency plan.
  • The three-level responsibility system assigns flood control responsibilities to 131 individuals at the district, township, and village levels, ensuring precision in implementation.
  • The "two mechanisms" - the "three-check mechanism" and the "emergency response mechanism" - form a closed-loop prevention and control loop for the entire process, emphasizing continuity, risk assessment, and emergency response.
  • The "three lists" - the Task and Responsibility List, the Hazard Rectification List, and the Material Team List - provide standardized guidance for flood prevention work, clarifying responsibilities, risk response tasks, and emergency supplies.
  • The "One Plan" strengthens emergency response capabilities through plan refinement and practical exercises, ensuring no household or individual is left behind in early warning and evacuation efforts.
  • Over 80 evacuation drills have been conducted in villages to enhance the public's capacity for self-rescue and mutual rescue.
  • The "631" early warning system, based on the grassroots "guaranteed responsibility mechanism," has achieved full coverage for 92 villages, 1,952 households, and 3,852 individuals.
  • Thirty rescue teams, totaling 1,255 personnel, have been established to ensure rapid and efficient emergency response.
  • 32,000 sets of emergency rescue supplies have been pre-positioned at all potential risk points before the rain.
  • The district activated the "Level IV Emergency Response for Flood Control and Prevention in Xigu District" at 6:00 PM on August 3rd, with all cadres from all townships, streets, and key departments on duty to strengthen the frontline defense.

Statistics:

  • 131 individuals have been identified as responsible for flood control across various categories at the district, township, and village levels.
  • 92 villages have achieved full coverage under the "631" early warning system.
  • 1,952 households and 3,852 individuals have been covered by the "631" early warning system.
  • 30 rescue teams, totaling 1,255 personnel, have been established.
  • 32,000 sets of emergency rescue supplies have been pre-positioned at all potential risk points.
  • 80 evacuation drills have been conducted in villages.
  • 9 potential hazards had been rectified before this heavy rainfall.

Sources:

  • http://www.xigu.gov.cn/art/2025/8/5/art_1591_1537629.html (Original story in Chinese)