Xifeng reinforces mountain area emergency rescue system

In order to better safeguard people's lives in a more effective and scientific way in mountain areas, Xifeng county in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, has upgraded its mountain area emergency rescue system in several ways. 

The government has established an emergency rescue command center in the Xifeng County People's Hospital, along with supporting medical equipment worth 200,000 yuan ($30,000). 

A total of 113 medical staff members for emergency rescue have also been carefully selected by experts in the county's renowned hospitals 

Emergency rescue branch stations have been established at the Xifeng County People's Hospital and Xifeng County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, with 10 emergency rescue sites established in towns. 

In addition, the county's center for disease prevention and control has established a reserve pool for medical supplies in emergencies.