How to early warning and prevention of frequent geological disasters? Rescue | Warning | Geological Hazards
How to assess the recent geological disaster risk situation across the country? We are about to enter the critical period of flood prevention in the seventh and eighth seasons. How to effectively warn and avoid geological disasters? Listen to the analysis of Shen Weizhi, Deputy Director of the Earthquake and Geological Disaster Rescue Department of the Ministry of Emergency Management.
Shen Weizhi, Deputy Director of the Earthquake and Geological Disaster Rescue Department of the Ministry of Emergency Management: Every year, July, August, and September are the periods with the highest incidence of geological disasters in our country. According to past data statistics, 80% of geological disasters occur mainly during this period each year. Since the flood season this year, although the overall rainfall in the country has been relatively low compared to previous years, some areas in the southern part of China still have significant local rainfall. For example, a few days ago in Wanzhou, Chongqing. Moreover, the overlap of these rainfall areas is very high. After several consecutive rounds of rainfall, the hydraulic content of the mountain soil has approached saturation. Once a new round of rainfall is superimposed, the risk of geological disasters such as landslides, mudslides, etc. will be very high.
Four aspects of work need to be done well:
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One is to closely monitor weather forecasts, especially short-term forecasts, issue timely warnings, and provide direct warning responses to grassroots areas, with a focus on the last mile or even the last meter of warning.
The second is to focus on densely populated areas, including construction sites, tourist attractions, slope cutting and house construction, as well as key projects along transportation routes and under construction. In addition to known hidden dangers and risk areas, attention should also be paid to similar areas that are close to mountains, cliffs, slopes, and ridges.
The third is to do a good job in personnel transfer and evacuation, which is the key to avoiding casualties caused by geological disasters. Considering the concealment, suddenness, and dynamic changes of geological disasters, it is necessary to promote the three emergency evacuation experiences in grassroots practice, namely emergency evacuation when there is heavy rainfall at hazardous points, emergency evacuation when there is abnormal danger at hazardous points, and emergency evacuation when the danger cannot be accurately judged.
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The fourth is to enhance the public's awareness of disaster prevention and reduction, as well as their ability to self rescue and mutual aid. The general public should pay attention to timely understanding the geological disaster prediction and warning information in their respective areas, and consciously avoid geological disaster risks. In addition, it is necessary to follow the command and management of the local government and relevant departments to reduce unnecessary casualties and losses.