Preface
Twenty-eight years ago, in 1996, Tuanzhou Township, Huarong County, Hunan Province, was hit by devastating floods, causing huge losses in life and property. Fast forward to 2024, and the tragedy of history is strikingly repeated.
"Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize a boat", are our flood control leaders really alarmed by this?
Body content
In the summer of 2024, Tuanzhou Township will usher in floods again. Despite the hard lessons of the past
"When the flood came, we thought someone would come to our aid, but all we got were instructions and empty assurances." Uncle Li, a farmer in Tuanzhou Township, said angrily. His home was washed away by water, the harvest was hopeless, and life was in trouble. What is even more incomprehensible is the absurd measure of the sand pumping boats trying to plug the hole with loose sand, which not only failed to stop the flood,
On the contrary, it has exacerbated the situation.
"These so-called emergency measures are just blind work!" Aunt Zhang, another villager affected by the disaster, was full of helplessness and resentment. She lost her fish pond and almost all of her possessions were submerged in the water. The source of life was wiped out overnight, and the future is full of uncertainty.
Although the county government has urgently deployed relief supplies and vehicles in an attempt to relocate the affected people, these remedial measures are clearly only a drop in the bucket for the damage that has already occurred. The voices and anguish of the people do not seem to be really heard.
"What we need is not only disaster relief, but also strict precautions and practical actions in advance." A young villager said his words reflected the general sentiment of the people of Tuanzhou Township.
Sublimation at the end
The story of Tuanzhou Township is a wake-up call for all disaster prevention managers, reminding us that any negligence and formalism can lead to irreparable consequences in the face of natural disasters. True leaders should be prepared before a disaster strikes, not empty condolences or ineffective first aid measures after the fact.
Through the authentic voices of the people of Tuanzhou Township, we see their desire for safety, care and respect. In the future, we expect leaders to not only provide timely relief, but more importantly build a robust system that can prevent and withstand future disasters. As the ancients said, "take precautions", we should learn from the lessons of Tuanzhou Township, truly have the people in our hearts, have a plan in our hands, and do not let the tragedy of history repeat itself.