Core Insights - The 2024 Guangdong Early Warning Big Data Report indicates a record high in warning issuance and a significant reach of 8.18 billion SMS recipients, showcasing the effectiveness of emergency response mechanisms in disaster prevention and mitigation [1][2] Group 1: Warning Issuance and Impact - The report highlights that the total number of warnings issued reached a historical peak, with 54 warnings published by provincial departments, and SMS recipients accounting for 52.8% of public SMS in the province [1] - The rainfall during the flood season last year was the second highest on record, leading to unprecedented warning levels, including a 2.5 times increase in flood warnings compared to historical averages [1] - Specific warning types such as heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hail reached historical highs, with hail warnings being six times higher than the historical average, particularly concentrated in April [1] Group 2: Multi-Department Coordination - In 2024, 17 provincial departments collaborated to issue warnings, with non-meteorological departments accounting for 77% of the total warning frequency, demonstrating a strong inter-departmental coordination [2] - The province faced 10 typhoons last year, prompting the issuance of 7 warnings through multiple channels, reaching 1.17 billion SMS recipients [2] - During 13 flood events, a comprehensive network of warnings was issued, and water management efforts included the operation of 1,017 large and medium-sized reservoirs, effectively storing 8.7 billion cubic meters of floodwater and preventing significant urban flooding [2] Group 3: Emergency Response Mechanisms - Guangdong has established a "call response" mechanism for disaster warnings, enhancing grassroots emergency response effectiveness [2] - In 2024, the provincial emergency response was activated 47 times, lasting over 1,900 hours, indicating a proactive approach to disaster management [2] - The report outlines the implementation of a dual "call response" mechanism for heavy rain warnings, with 536 calls made to local emergency personnel, involving approximately 1.894 million grassroots emergency responders [2]