Typhoon: High level security or low level security?
TyphoonSays·防御问答 · Security Rescue · 更新 at 2026-07-19
There is no absolute definition of "higher, safer" or "lower, safer", the risk types faced by the two are very different.We need to make a comprehensive judgment based on the specific weather conditions and building environment, and it is crucial to take targeted precautions.
High and Low Risk Differences
inhabitants of the highest levels, mainly facing theThreat of wind.As the altitude rises, the debilitating effect of the ground friction on the wind speed decreases, so the wind pressure of the high-rise building is usually large at the low-rise. In the vicinity of the typhoon center or when passing, the high-rise residents will feel a more intense shake, the pressure of the window glass is also greater. If the window sealing is bad or the installation is not solid, it is very likely to break and even fall.
In contrast, the main risk of low-level residents is at Water and falls.Typhoon often accompanied by Rainstorm, the City drainage system is unbearable, the first floor or basement of the low-altitude area is very likely to flood or accumulate water. At the same time, the lower layer is closer to the streets and trees, vulnerable to the direct impact of the wind blowing branches, advertisements or other high-altitude falls.
Scientific response and prevention recommendations
No matter which floor you live on, the core principles are "windproof" and "waterproof".
- High-rise households focus on checking windows.: Before typhoon comes, be sure to check the window lock is fine, the glass has cracks.It is recommended to place the metric tape in the window frame cracks to increase the Intensity (although it can not prevent cracks, but it can reduce debris) . Clean out all the dirt on the balcony, make sure there are no objects that can be blown up by the wind.
- Low-rise houses focus on preventing water entry: Check whether the ground leak is smooth, prepare sand bags or water boards if necessary to prevent the rain from flooding. move valuable electrical appliances and objects to the height. pay attention to the situation above, stay away from old trees and unstable signs.
- General measuresReserve at least 3 days of drinking water and non-corrosive food, full of rechargeables, ready-made lights and emergency packages.Beware of the official issued early warning signals, when typhoon red early warning is issued, usually means the need to stop the class (standards may vary from place to place, depending on the local government issued), and avoid going out at this time as much as possible.
Rationality and no panic.
Modern high-rise buildings in the design have considered the resistance to the wind level, in accordance with the national standards, so in the structural safety is guaranteed. we do not need to be overly anxious because of living in the high level, nor because of living in the low level to ignore the risk of water. the real danger often comes from negligence, such as forgetting to close the windows, not cleaning the balcony or insufficient estimate of the depth of the water accumulated.
Keep calm, check out the dangers in your home in advance, follow the latest routes released by the meteorological department and IntensityForecast, are the most effective ways to protect yourself and your family.
This article is typhoonsay's original copy content, and the local policy standards are based on the local government's latest release.