In recent days, many areas in southern China have been hit by continuous extreme weather conditions. Typhoons "Tianma", "Biezi", and "Yangliu" have successively made landfall, and the heavy rainfall has triggered mudslides and floods that have deeply concerned the hearts of the entire nation. According to data from the Ministry of Emergency Management, as of August 15th, this round of disasters has caused varying degrees of damage in 12 provinces, with traffic disruptions and power outages in some areas, posing severe challenges to the normal operation of production and life. In the face of natural disasters, how to scientifically prevent and efficiently respond has become a common topic of discussion for the entire society. The entire staff of Guangdong Weile Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. used their practical actions of remaining at their posts to demonstrate the company's responsibility and commitment in the face of disasters.
Survival Challenges in the Face of Natural Disasters
According to meteorological monitoring, the number of typhoons generated in the Northwest Pacific this year is 37% higher than the average for the same period in previous years. Five of them have reached super typhoon levels. Since late July, the average rainfall in Guangdong Province has exceeded historical extremes, and water levels at multiple hydrological stations in the Pearl River Basin have exceeded the warning line. In Shaoguan and Qiyuan, the rainstorms triggered mudslides that destroyed mountain roads, and the rapid floods overflowed the embankments, swallowing farmland and factories.
"When I received the evacuation notice at 3 a.m., there were still 300 tons of raw materials in the warehouse," recalled a manufacturing enterprise manager in Qiyuan. The sudden floods caught many enterprises off guard. In the face of disasters, the efficient operation of the emergency management system became crucial: The meteorological department issued an orange alert 72 hours in advance, local flood control command centers initiated a level-one response, armed police officers and fire rescue teams worked overnight to evacuate the trapped people, and power repair teams braved the rain to set up temporary lines... These measures built the first line of defense to reduce casualties and minimize property losses.
For enterprises, the tests brought by extreme weather are more complex. Problems such as blocked raw material transportation, water in the production workshops, and difficulties in commuting for employees have followed one after another. How to maintain production operations while ensuring safety becomes the test of an enterprise's emergency response capability.
The Lifeline of Production Amidst Storms
In the factory area of Weile Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. in Foshan City, a special "battle" is underway. As a company specializing in the production of commercial display furniture, its products directly relate to the resumption of work and production in the disaster-stricken areas. "We received an order for display stands for an electric vehicle store in July, and the customer required delivery by the end of August," said production director Wu Xiaolin pointing to the progress chart on the wall of the workshop. No one expected the typhoon to come so strongly at that time.
On August 10th, although Typhoon "Yangliu" did not pass through Foshan, it brought consecutive days of heavy rain. To protect the precision processing equipment, the employees braved the strong winds to reinforce the factory doors and windows and wrapped the production lines with waterproof fabric. That night, the heavy rain caused water accumulation in the factory, and everyone spontaneously formed an emergency team to build a flood defense embankment with sandbags and worked around the clock to drain the water. "No one complained about hardship or tiredness because we knew that the sooner these display stands left the factory, the sooner they could be used in the disaster-stricken areas." Master Zhou, the director of the assembly workshop, expressed the sentiments of everyone.
To ensure the timely delivery of orders, the company initiated an emergency plan: coordinating suppliers to open a green channel, using drones to transport key components; implementing closed-loop management, with over 100 employees living and working in the factory and working 24/7; the technical team remotely guided customers on installation to reduce the pressure of on-site services. Through a series of measures, as of August 15th, the company had completed 92% of this month's order volume.
The Power of Mutual Support
In this battle against disasters, the employees of Weile Environmental Protection demonstrated an inspiring sense of responsibility. Quality inspector Zhang, who lives in Ronggui, endured his worries and remained at his post after his hometown was hit by a mudslide. Through video calls, he confirmed the safety of his family before immediately joining the quality inspection of urgent orders. "My colleagues sent me relief supplies home. Here, I ensure the quality, which is the best support we can offer to the disaster-stricken areas."
The company's management also warmed every employee with their actions: they advanced salaries for employees whose families were in the disaster-stricken areas, and contacted volunteers to help transfer their families; they set up temporary dormitories in the factory area, equipped with air conditioners, hot water and daily necessities; the cafeteria prepared hot meals every day and boiled ginger soup to prevent colds. "The company is our second home. Here, we have brothers and sisters who stand together through thick and thin. No matter how big the difficulties are, they can all be overcome." Young employee Wang said this to express everyone's common feelings.
Currently, the southern region is still in the critical period of flood prevention. The meteorological department warns that attention should be paid to the secondary disasters caused by the combination of typhoons and rainfall. Facing continuous challenges, the production line of Weile Environmental Protection remains busy. These environmental protection equipment forged by sweat and perseverance are continuously sent to various places, injecting strength into post-disaster reconstruction. Just as the company's general manager said at the morning meeting: "In the face of disasters, we may not be able to stop the wind and rain, but we can choose to become the lighthouse standing firm in the storm, using perseverance to illuminate the path ahead."