Li Chunqiu learns about the severity of flooding at Tangtuo Farmers’ Market in Hongjiang District. (Photo/Shen Jian, Huaihua Daily)
On June 30, Li Chunqiu, deputy secretary of the CPC Huaihua Municipal Committee and mayor of Huaihua City, visited Zhijiang County, Hongjiang District and Hongjiang County-level City to supervise and inspect flood prevention and disaster relief work, while expressing gratitude and appreciation for the work of first-line rescue and disaster relief personnel. He stressed that relevant departments should thoroughly implement the spirit of important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping on flood control and disaster relief work and the deployment of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and the Hunan Provincial People’s Government concerning flood control and disaster relief to win the tough battle against flood. Ma Yuan, secretary of the Huaihua Municipal Government accompanied Li on the inspection tour.
When visiting the Xueyuan Community of Zhijiang Town, Li Chunqiu learned in detail about the relocation of residents and required relevant departments to provide necessaries for relocated people and to strengthen patrolling of dikes. Li also visited Huaihuayuan Village of Yanqiao Town to have a look at the damage caused by flood, asking the village committee to organize villagers to carry out relief work to restore normal production and life as soon as possible.
When inspecting the Tangtuo Farmers’ Market in Hongjiang District, Mr. Li required relevant departments to improve flood contingency plans, check the safety of flooded buildings, coordinate damage assessment and clean-up efforts and distribute essential supplies to communities in need. At the Hi-tech Development Zone of Hongjiang District, Li inspected the Hengguang Science and Technology Co., Ltd. and the Jiyi Environmental Protection Co., Ltd., asking relevant personnel to assess the impact of flood on the companies, develop pre-plans for the relocation of hazardous chemicals, and check, repair and test communication equipment in order to ensure the safety management of hazardous chemicals during the flood season.
At the Liaojiayuan pumping station, Anjiang Town of Hongjiang County-level City, Li Chunqiu learned in detail about the operation and maintenance of flood prevention and drainage facilities, and stressed the importance of pumping stations in flood relief and their maintenance and repair. When inspecting the water level, Li noted that people living in low-lying areas should be relocated to safe shelters, with special attention given to left-behind elders and children and people with disabilities. Li also inspected the water level of the river near the Hybrid Rice Museum, requiring relevant departments to set up warning signs and conduct patrols to persuade people from playing near the river.
Li Chunqiu also visited the emergency command centers in Zhijiang County and Hongjiang District to greet front-line on-duty personnel and thank them for their selfless dedication to duty.
On the evening, Li Chunqiu and representatives of relevant municipal departments discussed and studies the flood control situation, and held a teleconference with officials with relevant counties/county-level cities/districts, specifying key precautions and preventive measures.
(Translated by Yang Hong)