Abstract: A comprehensive analysis is conducted by entropy method via the software of MATLAB to disaster indicators in 36 serious disaster-stricken counties and cities in the Wenchuan Earthquake.  First, 8 indicators' proportion, entropy & entropy weight and comprehensive evaluation values of 36 counties and
cities are obtained from the original data.  Second, these 36 counties and cities are ranked and classified according to their comprehensive evaluation values.  Finally, the 36 counties and cities are classified according to their equalization values and the outcomes are consistent with the real situation.  The result shows that it is more scientific and objective to analyze the disaster using entropy method, which contributes to the effective aids and rebuilding work in disaster areas.

Key words: the Wenchuan Earthquake, disaster indicators, comprehensive evaluation, entropy method equalization