Recently, the domestic "one household, one policy" customized underground disaster prevention shelters have been put into use in pilot cities, building a "safety fortress at the doorstep" for residents. This marks a new phase of precise service in China's construction of disaster prevention and refuge facilities.
The newly launched customized underground shelters break the "one-size-fits-all" model of traditional refuge spaces. In the early stage, staff conducted door-to-door surveys and provided differentiated design schemes based on residents' family structures and special needs:
- For elderly households, barrier-free access and emergency medical cabinets are added.
- For families with young children, foldable baby beds and children's emergency food are equipped.
- For solitary residents, the intelligent distress system and material reserve modules are optimized.
The main structure of the shelter adopts reinforced concrete with a seismic intensity rating of 9, and is equipped with an independent ventilation system, water supply system, and a 72-hour emergency material reserve area. It can withstand multiple disaster risks such as earthquakes, floods, and extreme weather.
" I used to worry about having no place to hide when disasters strike. Now there is a tailor-made shelter right downstairs, which makes me feel much more secure," said Ms. Wang, a resident of the pilot community.
It is reported that in the follow-up, relevant departments will optimize the scheme based on feedback from the pilot program and gradually promote it in disaster-prone areas across the country, making customized disaster prevention facilities a "solid barrier" for safeguarding people's livelihood and safety.
