By conducting a general survey, we can find out the hidden dangers of natural disasters in China, find out the resilience of key areas, objectively understand the comprehensive risk level of natural disasters in China and various regions, and provide authoritative disaster risk information and scientific decision-making basis for the central and local people's governments at all levels to effectively carry out natural disaster prevention and control work and effectively guarantee the sustainable development of economy and society.
The purpose of the census
Carrying out the national comprehensive risk survey of natural disasters is an important means to find out the hidden danger base of disaster risks in China and an important way to enhance the awareness of disaster risks in the whole society.
In recent years, natural disasters have occurred in many parts of our country, causing certain casualties and property losses, which not only aroused widespread concern in society, but also attracted the attention of the whole country. In fact, China has become one of the countries with the most serious natural disasters in the world. In view of this fact and the characteristics of many types, wide range and high frequency of natural disasters in China, China has carried out a comprehensive risk investigation of natural disasters, which is a nationwide comprehensive work.