May 12 this year is China's 13th National Day for disaster prevention and reduction, with the theme of "preventing and defusing disaster risks and building a solid foundation for safe development". Why is the national day for disaster prevention and mitigation established? What is the meaning of the icon for disaster prevention and mitigation day? How to prevent and deal with common disasters? Come and get to know.

The origin of national disaster prevention and mitigation day

On May 12, 2008, Wenchuan, Sichuan Province, China, suffered an 8.0 earthquake, which caused great damage and shocked the whole world.

With the approval of the State Council, from 2009, May 12 is the national day for disaster prevention and mitigation.

The state has set up a "disaster prevention and mitigation day", which on the one hand conforms to the demands of all walks of life on China's disaster prevention and mitigation concerns, on the other hand, reminds the people of the teachers who have not forgotten the previous events and the future events, and attaches more importance to disaster prevention and mitigation and strive to reduce disaster losses.

National disaster prevention and mitigation day Icon

The basic composition elements of the icon are rainbow, umbrella and human. Umbrella arc contains the concept of "people-oriented" in disaster prevention and mitigation and the goal of protecting people's life and property safety. Rainbow means a beautiful and harmonious life. Two person umbrella represents the whole people to join hands and participate in disaster prevention and mitigation“ May 12 represents the national day of disaster prevention and mitigation on May 12 every year.

Prevention and response of common disasters

Home emergency list, are you ready?

Do you have a regular first aid bag in your home? When you encounter earthquake, fire and other emergencies in your home life, you can be found by rescue personnel in time when a whistle rings; A bottle of iodine cotton stick can help you to deal with the wound quickly

The odds of disaster are small,

But the awareness of disaster prevention and mitigation should be possessed by all.

Enhance self-protection awareness,

Add a barrier to life.

Get it!

"Ten Rules of disaster prevention and mitigation and life protection" are given to you.