The Ministry of Emergency Management Issues Emergency Notice to Prevent Landslide Disasters
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 4th: The Ministry of Emergency Management recently issued an emergency notice urging all regions and relevant departments to investigate and deal with hidden disaster risks in highways and other infrastructure infrastructure during the flood season. This directive comes in response to a landslide disaster in the Chayang section of the Meizhou-Dalian Expressway in Meizhou City, Guangdong Province.
The notice emphasizes the need to have a clear understanding of the severe and complex situation faced by disaster prevention, reduction, and relief efforts. It calls for a focus on key areas such as highways, railway lines, and tourist attractions to comprehensively carry out risk investigation and treatment. Measures should be taken to investigate potential safety hazards such as loose foundations, collapse and settlement, and waterlogging in infrastructure like highways, bridges, and tunnels.
To ensure the safety of people’s lives and property, the notice also highlights the importance of improving monitoring and early warning mechanisms for high-risk sites. It calls for timely inspections and maintenance of monitoring equipment and systems, as well as the implementation of intensive inspections and monitoring by dedicated personnel. The goal is to promptly address any signs of disasters and take preventive measures to minimize risks.
In addition to enhancing emergency preparedness and response plans, the notice emphasizes the need for coordination and collaboration among disaster prevention, reduction, and relief agencies at all levels. Departments and units are urged to organize experts to provide professional guidance and solve difficulties in investigating and treating hidden disaster risks.
The Ministry of Emergency Management urges all member units of the National Disaster Prevention, Reduction, and Relief Committee to fulfill their duties and work together to ensure the safety of people’s lives and property. By implementing these measures, the Ministry aims to prevent future disasters and protect the overall social stability.