When is the National Disaster Prevention and Reduction Day in 2020? When is the National Disaster Prevention and Reduction Day in 2020?

When is the National Disaster Prevention and Disaster Reduction Day in 2020? When is the 2020 National Disaster Prevention and Disaster Reduction Day?

The date of the 2020 National Disaster Prevention and Disaster Reduction Day: Tuesday, May 12, 2020. April 20th, Gengzi Year (Year of the Rat).

The origin of National Disaster Prevention and Reduction Day

On May 12, 2008, a devastating earthquake measuring 8.0 on the Richter scale occurred in Wenchuan, Sichuan. That is, the Wenchuan Earthquake. This was the most destructive earthquake since the founding of New China, killing 68,712 people and leaving 17,912 missing in Sichuan Province alone. This major earthquake brought huge psychological pressure and difficult-to-heal trauma to the people across the country. It can be called a major disaster in the history of the country and nation. After the disaster, the people of the country, under the leadership of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, united as one to fight the earthquake and provide disaster relief, showing unprecedented unity and strength. In June 2008, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province proposed that in order to commemorate the victims of the disaster, enhance the public's awareness of disaster, and improve disaster prevention and reduction capabilities, it is necessary to establish a "Disaster Prevention and Reduction Day" or a "China Disaster Relief Day." This is a way to commemorate the victims of the earthquake and promote the spirit of unity and disaster relief.

With the approval of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, since 2009, May 12th every year has been the National Disaster Prevention and Reduction Day. The icon of the Disaster Prevention and Reduction Day uses rainbow, umbrella and human as the basic elements. The rainbow with clear sky after rain symbolizes beauty, future and hope. The curved image of the umbrella represents protection and care. The two people represent a man and a woman. One old and one young, the hands held by the two people and the legs of the two people below form the word "zhong", which means that everyone joins hands and works together to prevent and reduce disasters. The entire logo reflects positive thoughts and the intention to protect the safety of people's lives and property.

On March 2, 2009, the National Disaster Reduction Commission and the Ministry of Civil Affairs announced that, with the approval of the State Council, May 12 will be the national "Disaster Prevention and Reduction Day" every year starting from 2009. On the one hand, it conforms to the social The appeals from all walks of life for China's disaster prevention and reduction of attention, on the other hand, remind the people to never forget the past and prepare for the future, pay more attention to disaster prevention and reduction, and strive to reduce disaster losses.

What is the significance of establishing the National Disaster Prevention and Reduction Day?

China is one of the countries with the most serious natural disasters in the world. There are many types of disasters, wide distribution areas, high frequency of occurrence and losses. Heavy. In the context of global climate change and China's rapid economic and social development, China's natural disaster losses continue to increase, major natural disasters and even catastrophes occur from time to time. China faces a severe and complex natural disaster situation, and disaster risks are further intensified.

In this context, the establishment of "Disaster Prevention and Reduction Day" not only reflects the country's great emphasis on disaster prevention and reduction, but also is an important step to implement the scientific concept of development, promote stable economic and social development, and build a harmonious society. important measures. By establishing "Disaster Prevention and Reduction Day" and regularly holding nationwide publicity and education activities on disaster prevention and reduction, it is conducive to further arousing the great attention of all sectors of society on disaster prevention and reduction work, enhancing the awareness of disaster prevention and reduction in the whole society, and popularizing and promoting disaster prevention and reduction for all. Knowledge and disaster avoidance and self-rescue skills, improve comprehensive disaster reduction capabilities at all levels, and minimize losses from natural disasters.

Slogans for Disaster Prevention and Reduction Day

1. Earthquake prevention and disaster reduction benefit the people.

2. Respect laws and take scientific disaster prevention and reduction actions.

3. Spread the culture of disaster reduction and create human civilization.

4. Comprehensively promote disaster prevention and reduction knowledge into schools, rural areas, enterprises, institutions, and communities.

5. Strengthen publicity and education on disaster prevention and reduction, and raise the awareness of disaster prevention and reduction in the whole society.

6. Actively strengthen the construction of the earthquake emergency rescue volunteer team.

7. Keep in mind the lessons of the Wenchuan and Tangshan earthquakes and protect the safety of life and property of the country and people.

8. Disaster reduction benefits the country and the people.

9. Major construction projects must conduct earthquake safety assessments in accordance with the law.

10. Strengthen seismic fortification management and improve the level of earthquake damage prevention.

11. Disaster prevention and reduction depends on the harmony and safety of everyone.

12. Implement disaster reduction responsibilities and strengthen disaster reduction education.

13. Be prepared and stay safe.

14. The whole people work together to prevent and reduce disasters.

15. Safety belongs to you, me and others. Disaster prevention and reduction depends on everyone.