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A grid worker's 'extra glance' saves 14 lives from mudslide in Hubei, hailed as embodiment of 'people's defense line'
东湖评论丨“多看一眼”让“人民防线”更有温度
On August 5, during heavy rain in Hubei's Yunxi County, geological disaster grid monitor Fan Changming noticed muddy water surging in a gully while inspecting behind seven households. He immediately reported the danger and evacuated 14 residents. One hour later, a mudslide destroyed eight houses, but no one was injured. The Hubei Provincial Department of Natural Resources later awarded Fan 10,000 yuan as an institutional incentive.
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The piece, published under the 'Praise China' (好评中国) commentary series, frames the event as proof that China's grassroots disaster prevention system works.
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