Zhang Guoqing stressed at the video conference of the National General Department of Flood Prevention and Flood Relief that more targeted measures should be taken to build a solid line of defense against disasters and make every effort to ensure the safety of the flood season
The video conference on flood control and flood relief work of the National General Defense Department was held in Beijing on the 26th, and Zhang Guoqing, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and vice premier of the State Council, attended and delivered a speech. He stressed that it is necessary to resolutely implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech and the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, implement the requirements of Premier Li Qiang, always put the safety of people's lives in the first place, consolidate the responsibilities of all parties, come up with more targeted measures, effectively build a solid line of defense against disasters, and resolutely win the tough battle of flood prevention and disaster relief.
Zhang Guoqing pointed out that "seven downs and eight ups" is the most critical juncture for flood prevention, and flood prevention and disaster relief are facing a grim situation, so we must be highly vigilant and be ready for battle. It is necessary to continue to strengthen the linkage between disaster forecasting and early warning and emergency response, extend the prediction period as much as possible, give more advance amount, improve accuracy, timely and decisively transfer people in dangerous areas, and minimize casualties. It is necessary to do a thorough job in the defense of Typhoon "Gemei", strictly implement measures to prevent wind and avoid danger, and make every effort to reduce disaster losses. In view of the frequent occurrence of extreme weather and strong disaster-causing nature, it is necessary to carry out professional investigation and risk removal on infrastructure such as transportation, important embankments, reservoirs, tailings ponds, etc., strictly prevent secondary geological disasters such as mountain floods and debris flows, highlight and strengthen safety control at night and during heavy rainfall, and adjust and optimize emergency plans in a timely manner according to changes in rain and flood conditions. The southern region should not slacken its efforts to do a good job of defense against high water levels and during the receding period, while the northern region should focus on extremely heavy rainfall, sudden flash floods, river basin floods, overflow of small and medium-sized rivers, and urban and rural waterlogging, strengthen targeted prevention and response measures, and make full preparations for the disaster of torrential rain and floods.
Source: Xinhua News Agency
Editor/Reviewer: Wang Xiaolu
Review: Liu Chunxiang