This guide is prepared to standardize the assessment of emer-gency response capabilities for construction ofhydropower and water resources projects so as to eliminate or mitigate accident occurrence,prevent accident expansion or worsening, lessen loss or damage induced by the accident, and improve emergency response capabilities.This guide is applicable to the assessment of emergency response capabilities for construction safety of hydropower and water resources projects.In addition to this guide, other relevant national laws, regula-tions and standards shall also be followed.