To mark China's National Disaster Prevention and Reduction Day on May 12, the Hunan provincial government held a series of centralized publicity activities at Changsha Xihu Park. Events include emergency drills, science popularization, on-site experience, equipment display, and a prize-giving quiz. The aim was to enhance the public's awareness of disaster prevention and reduction and their self-rescue and mutual rescue capabilities, thus strengthening the people's line of defense. 

On May 12, the Hunan provincial government held a series of "National Disaster Prevention and Reduction Day"centralized publicity activities at Changsha Xihu Park.

Rescue boats are seen during an emergence drill on water.

A pontoon bridge with power is seen during an emergence drill on water.

Firefighting trucks take part in an emergency rescue drill for extinguishing a fire in a high-rise building.

Rescue equipment on display.

Staff members instruct people in practising first aid at the scene.

VR experience projects such as earthquakes and typhoons allow people to experience disaster hazards in an immersive manner and learn practical skills for disaster reduction and risk aversion.

Residents participate in a prize-giving quiz.

The photo above were taken by Guo Yudi from Changsha Evening News.