How Should Zhoushan Residents Prepare for an Approaching Typhoon?
TyphoonSays·防御问答 · City Typhon · 更新 at 2026-10-25
During a typhoon, Zhoushan, an island city, faces the combined threats of violent winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges. Residents should closely monitor the latest forecasts and warning signals issued by the CMA (China Meteorological Administration) and the meteorological departments of Zhejiang Province and Zhoushan City. Once a blue typhoon warning or higher is issued, residents should be ready to take protective action. For specific arrangements concerning school, workplace, or transportation closures, follow official notices issued by local governments and the education and human resources departments, and do not believe online rumors.
Home Preparedness and Stockpiling Supplies
Before a typhoon makes landfall, household preparations are the first line of defense for safety. Check carefully that all doors and windows are securely locked. Residents of high-rise buildings are advised to tape a “米” character shape onto glass windows to reduce the risk of shattered glass flying inward. Thoroughly remove flowerpots, clothes racks, clutter, and other objects from balconies, windowsills, and terraces to prevent falling objects from injuring people. Those living in low-lying areas or basements should prepare flood barriers such as sandbags in advance.
When stockpiling supplies, prepare at least three days’ worth of drinking water and nonperishable food for each household member, such as canned food and compressed biscuits. As typhoons may cause power and water outages, fully charge power banks, mobile phones, and other devices in advance, and store an appropriate amount of water for emergency toilet flushing and cleaning. Flashlights, spare batteries, first-aid kits, and essential medications are also indispensable, ensuring that basic living needs and emergency communications can be maintained during power and internet outages.
Travel Safety and Maritime Safety
During the typhoon’s most intense period, the safest option is to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary. If travel is unavoidable, stay away from billboards, trees, utility poles, and temporary structures; avoid flooded roads; and watch out for missing manhole covers or the risk of electric shock. When driving, slow down and proceed carefully. Never force a vehicle through floodwater. If the engine stalls in water, abandon the vehicle immediately and move to higher ground; do not attempt to restart it.
Zhoushan has extensive coastal waters, where storm surges can be extremely destructive. During a typhoon, do not go to the coast to watch the tides, fish, take photographs, or engage in any water activities. Even if the sea appears calm, sudden large waves or strong currents may occur, so never put yourself at risk out of curiosity. If caught outdoors in strong winds, quickly enter a sturdy building for shelter, protect your neck with both hands, and avoid being struck by flying debris.
Post-Typhoon Inspection and Health Precautions
The passage of a typhoon does not mean the danger has ended. Watch for secondary hazards such as landslides and debris flows. Before returning to your home, check for any obvious structural damage, and once inside, notice whether there is a smell of gas leakage. If you find fallen power lines, water-damaged electrical appliances, or an abnormal distribution box, do not touch them; immediately contact the power utility or relevant professionals.
When cleaning your home, take appropriate personal precautions. Thoroughly clean and disinfect furniture, clothing, and floors that have been soaked in floodwater to prevent the spread of disease. Staying calm and responding scientifically is essential to protecting your family’s safety. More authoritative meteorological information and real-time typhoon tracks are available on TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com).
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