China is one of the countries suffering from the most serious natural disasters in the world, with the characteristics of many types of disasters, high frequency, strong regionality and seasonality. In 2008, the Wenchuan earthquake brought heavy pain and huge losses, and the whole country mourned. However, our wise nation is not only sad, but also got many warnings from this disaster: we should strive to explore the construction and perfection of disaster prevention and mitigation systems, mechanisms and legal systems, set up a "disaster prevention and mitigation day", and strengthen publicity and education on disaster prevention and mitigation.
Advocating disaster prevention and reduction starts with me and highlights the dominant position of "me", which is the concrete embodiment of the people-oriented concept. The sages said that among all values, human value is the first, and respecting human value must first give love and respect to every living life. Looking back on the rescue process of Wenchuan earthquake and Zhouqu catastrophic mudslide, no matter whether the result is the joy of success or the regret of failure, the most touching thing is always the efforts to save lives at all costs. The establishment of the theme of "disaster prevention and mitigation starts with me" magnifies the value of "I" in disaster prevention and mitigation, and once again reflects the country's respect for individual precious lives.
Advocating disaster prevention and mitigation starts with me, aiming at awakening the consciousness of "me" and better implementing various measures for disaster prevention and mitigation. Every citizen's sense of hardship, responsibility and self-help and mutual rescue skills are related to the level of national disaster prevention and mitigation. Sand makes towers, earth makes mountains. Activities such as publicity and emergency drills on disaster prevention and mitigation for the public are aimed at making more and more people prepare for danger in times of peace, be alert to the disaster risks around them, understand the characteristics of various disasters, learn disaster prevention knowledge, and use disaster prevention and avoidance means to achieve the purpose of disaster reduction, thus enhancing the disaster prevention and mitigation capabilities and benefits of the whole country.
Scientific disaster prevention and mitigation needs to unite people's hearts and wisdom. Every "individual" is a member of a large group. While fulfilling the responsibilities and obligations of disaster prevention and mitigation, "individuals" should also guide industries or fields to pay attention to disaster risks and actively participate in disaster prevention and mitigation and emergency response in light of their actual work. Meteorological disaster is one of the most prone and frequent natural disasters in China, accounting for more than 70% of all kinds of natural disasters. Therefore, the meteorological industry regards disaster prevention and mitigation as one of its work themes. Disaster prevention and mitigation plays an increasingly important role in the development of national economy. The majority of meteorologists should stand tall, inspire their talents, forge ahead for the meteorological cause, earnestly shoulder the heavy responsibility of disaster prevention and mitigation, and serve the economic and social development and people's lives. It is necessary to increase the propaganda of meteorological disaster prevention and mitigation, send meteorological popular science knowledge to rural areas, communities, schools and enterprises, and create an atmosphere in which everyone attaches importance to and participates in disaster prevention and mitigation.