How Should Xiamen Residents Prepare for an Approaching Typhoon?
TyphoonSays·防御问答 · City Typhon · 更新 at 2026-07-24
1. Preparations Before the Typhoon Arrives
Xiamen is located on the southeast coast and is frequently affected by typhoons during the summer and autumn seasons. Developing the habit of monitoring weather forecasts is particularly important. According to the national standard "Classification of Tropical Cyclones," tropical cyclones are classified into six levels based on the maximum wind force near the center: tropical depression, tropical storm, severe tropical storm, typhoon, severe typhoon, and super typhoon. Meteorological warning signals are also divided into four levels: blue, yellow, orange, and red. A red warning indicates that a severe typhoon or super typhoon may make direct landfall, requiring high vigilance.
One to two days before the typhoon's impact, it is recommended to take the following preparations:
- Secure or move indoors potted plants, clothes drying racks, and other items on balconies, windowsills, or rooftops that could be blown down by strong winds;
- Check doors and windows; if necessary, reinforce glass with tape in an "asterisk" pattern;
- Prepare flashlights, power banks, drinking water, common medications, and enough food for 2–3 days;
- Fully charge mobile phones and power banks, and continuously monitor the latest track forecasts from meteorological departments and "TyphoonSays";
- Park vehicles in elevated areas away from trees and billboards;
- Residents living in low-lying areas, old houses, or coastal zones should consider relocating in advance to community disaster shelters or the homes of relatives and friends.
2. Key Safety Measures During the Typhoon
Typhoon landfalls are often accompanied by gale-force winds, heavy rain, and even storm surges. It is essential to:
- Stay indoors as much as possible, keep doors and windows closed, and stay away from windows and glass doors;
- Do not go outside, especially avoid going to the seaside, cross-sea bridges, or beaches to watch the waves. Coastal areas in Xiamen, such as Huandao Road, Baicheng, and Hulishan, are highly prone to large waves and seawater backflow;
- Residents in mountainous areas should be alert to landslides and debris flows, and avoid lingering at the foot of mountains, along rivers, or in low-lying areas;
- Do not wade through flooded roads to avoid electric shock and falling into manholes;
- Turn off the main power supply at home in advance and keep flashlights ready to cope with sudden power outages;
- Vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and pregnant women should avoid moving around alone and maintain open communication with family members and neighbors.
3. School and Work Suspensions and Emergency Response
After meteorological departments issue orange or red typhoon warnings, various regions will initiate emergency measures such as suspending classes, work, business operations, and transportation based on actual conditions. Standards may vary by location; please refer to announcements from local governments. Information regarding school and work suspensions, scenic area closures, and flight and ferry adjustments in Xiamen is typically released uniformly through channels such as the Municipal Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters, the Education Bureau, news media, and "TyphoonSays." Citizens should heed these notifications
This article is typhoonsay's original copy content, and the local policy standards are based on the local government's latest release.