Under this policy, the DPRK pushes ahead with the prevention of every possible natural disaster.

A system for guiding in a coordinated way the natural disaster prevention, rescue and recovery work has been established, and all the sectors, units and regions are urged to inspect and reinforce their natural disaster alarming system after organizing teams for tackling emergency disaster crisis.

The work for grasping the actual situation of dangerous zones vulnerable to landslide, flood, tidal wave, etc. and taking relevant measures is under way across the country.

A plan was mapped out to set up flood limit signboards and rain gauges on all rivers as well as observation posts in dangerous zones as a part of preparations for protecting dwelling houses, public building, productive buildings and arable lands.

Rescue teams and medical teams have been organized across the country and a nationwide material foundation provided to reduce the damage by any possible natural disaster.

Every province urges all institutions, enterprises, cities and counties to readjust existing fire-fighting devices while straightening out shortcomings.

Cities and counties are exerting themselves to newly establish or repair firebreaks, water tanks and water puddles by mobilizing the masses.

The General Bureau of the Tanchon Area Mining Industry concentrates all efforts on preventing the dwellings and public buildings under construction in Komdok area from damage by any disastrous weather in cooperation with relevant ministries.

The North Hwanghae Provincial Rural Economy Committee is making thorough preparations to cope with various sorts of disastrous weather after making their advent a fait accompli.