Abstract: Firstly,the categories of urban disasters are described.Then,the deficiencies in risk control of urban disasters in China are analyzed from urban disaster prevention and control as well as emergency response and rescue.Finally,the countermeasures for risk control of urban disasters ale presented from 8 aspects,including establishing a unionized legal system of urban safety planning,risk prevention and control,and crisis management;implementing urban plan of disaster prevention and reduction and incorporating into urban planning;perfecting the decision-supporting system and information management systern for urban disaster risk;carrying on risk assessment mechanism in safety planning;speeding the construction of integrated management organization for disaster prevention;establishing a scientific and perfect emergency rescue system;intensifying safety education and propagand of disaster prevention and reduction;and strengthening the research and exchange in urban safety science.The study achievements can provide a great reference for the risk prevention and control of urban disasters as well as emergency rescue.