In Zibo, a resident dubbed ‘Nail Hero’ carries tools to remove exposed nails and wires from streets, eliminating hazards and earning public praise and tip-based support.

Social Context

This grassroots effort supports China’s ‘National Urban Safety Development Demonstration City’ program, which rewards citizen hazard reporting via apps like ‘Safe City’. Municipalities now match volunteer toolkits and provide liability insurance—formalizing ‘community safety ambassadors’ as part of integrated urban risk governance.

Safety Tip

Carry a compact hazard-removal kit (pliers, gloves, flashlight); report recurring danger zones to city management via official apps for systemic fixes.