How Should Zhanjiang Residents Prepare for an Approaching Typhoon?
TyphoonSays·防御问答 · City Typhon · 更新 at 2026-10-19
Understand the warning signals and strengthen your home defenses
Zhanjiang is located along the western Guangdong coast, an area frequently hit by typhoon landfalls. The first step in typhoon preparedness is to understand and pay attention to the warning signals issued by the meteorological authorities—blue, yellow, orange, and red. Once a warning is issued, immediately activate your household emergency plan. First, thoroughly clear balconies, windowsills, and rooftops of flowerpots, clutter, and other objects that could fall and injure people. Second, check that doors and windows are secure, especially glass windows. Applying tape in a crisscross pattern is recommended to strengthen the glass and reduce the risk of shattering and flying fragments. Residents of low-lying areas, dilapidated buildings, or makeshift sheds should familiarize themselves with evacuation routes in advance. When necessary, strictly follow government instructions and evacuate promptly to a safe shelter. Do not delay because of personal belongings.
Respond to school and workplace closures and avoid going outdoors
When a typhoon causes severe impacts, personal safety must come first. In accordance with the Guidelines for School Suspensions During Extreme Typhoon and Heavy Rain in Guangdong Province and orders issued by Zhanjiang's municipal emergency response headquarters, the city generally implements the “five suspensions”: suspension of classes, work, production, transportation, and business operations. Generally, when a yellow or higher typhoon warning is issued, primary and secondary schools and kindergartens automatically suspend classes. When an orange or red warning is issued, employers, except for staff whose presence is essential, should arrange for employees to delay their departure, leave early, or stop work. Please refer to the latest announcements from the local government for the specific implementation standards.
Do not let your guard down or go outdoors merely because of the brief calm that occurs as the eye of the typhoon passes overhead. The wind direction may change suddenly and wind speeds may rise sharply, creating extreme danger. If you must go outside, stay away from billboards, large trees, utility poles, and temporary structures. Wear footwear with non-slip soles, and pay particular attention to the risk of missing manhole covers or exposed electrical hazards hidden beneath standing water.
Stock emergency supplies and remain alert to secondary disasters
Typhoons often bring heavy rainfall, which can readily trigger secondary hazards such as urban flooding and landslides. Each household should keep an emergency kit containing at least three days' drinking water, nonperishable food, a flashlight with spare batteries, first-aid supplies, a power bank, and waterproof copies of important documents. During a typhoon, switch off and unplug nonessential appliances whenever possible to guard against lightning or voltage fluctuations. If water enters your home, immediately cut off the main power supply.
Drivers should avoid parking vehicles in underground garages, low-lying sections of roads, or beneath trees. Do not force your way through floodwater if the water depth exceeds the height of the exhaust pipe or reaches halfway up the wheel rims, as this could stall and damage the engine or create other dangers. Keep communications open, monitor community notices and official meteorological updates, refrain from spreading rumors, and respond scientifically.
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This article is original educational content from TyphoonSays. Please refer to the latest official announcements from local governments for policy standards.