2008年5月12日,在全国人民喜迎奥运、备战奥运之时,一场突如其来的特大地震袭击了四川汶川地区,造成了极大的人员伤亡和财产损失。这场自然灾害不仅考验了全国人民团结一致抗震救灾的决心和毅力,也检验了党和政府应对突发事件的意志和能力。同时,这场灾害也对各级地方民政部门的应急工作意识和 On May 12, 2008, when the people across the country welcomed the Olympic Games and prepared for the Olympic Games, a sudden and extraordinary earthquake struck the Wenchuan area in Sichuan Province, causing tremendous casualties and property losses. This natural disaster not only tested the determination and perseverance of the people across the country in their earthquake relief efforts, but also tested the will and ability of the party and the government to deal with emergencies. At the same time, the disaster also raised awareness of emergency work among local civil affairs departments at all levels