TAIYUAN — State Councilor Wang Yong on Sept 10 stressed efforts to consolidate the foundation of disaster prevention and mitigation to minimize natural disaster risks.

Wang, who heads the country's flood control and drought relief headquarters, made the remarks during his inspection tour to North China's Shanxi province.

Noting the recent extreme weather and natural-disaster risks in certain regions, Wang called for efforts to strengthen disaster prevention and emergency response to prepare for disasters.

Wang also demanded greater efforts to comprehensively strengthen the security control in tourist attractions and historic sites as the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday and the National Day holiday are approaching.