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China to carry out general survey on natural disaster risks

Updated: Jun 9, 2020 english.www.gov.cn Print
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The State Council released a circular on June 8 on the decision to conduct the first general survey project on composite natural disaster risks, which will last from 2020 to 2022, in an effort to beef up national comprehensive capabilities to prevent natural disasters.

According to the circular, 2020 marks the preliminary preparation and pilot phrase of the natural disaster general survey, which calls for the establishment of a general survey work mechanism at all levels, organization of an exclusive team, related training, development of a special online-platform, and implementation of pilot work.

2021 and 2022 will see a composite general survey falling into place, with corresponding assessment and division work completed. And the general survey on national disaster risks and related assessment will come into fruition, with a detailed zoning map and results gathered, the circular said.

State Councilor Wang Yong will head the team in charge of the natural disaster general survey.

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