What Should Jiangsu Residents Pay Special Attention to for Typhoon Preparedness?
TyphoonSays·防御问答 · Regional Typhoons · 更新 at 2026-10-19
Key Typhoon Risks in Jiangsu: Storm Surges, Urban Waterlogging, and Strong Winds
Jiangsu borders the Yellow Sea to the east, featuring a long coastline and low-lying flat terrain. Typhoon impacts here are characterized by the significant convergence of "wind, rain, and tide." Residents need to focus on three major risks: First, storm surges and seawater backflow, especially in coastal areas such as Yancheng, Nantong, and Lianyungang. If a typhoon coincides with an astronomical high tide, pressure on sea dikes increases dramatically, posing extremely high risks to aquaculture zones and offshore facilities. Second, urban waterloggingSouthern and central Jiangsu have dense river networks. Short-duration heavy rainfall can easily cause road water accumulation, with high risks of flooding in low-lying areas such as underground garages and subway stations. Third, wind damage. Gale-force winds of level 12 or higher can easily topple billboards, street trees, and temporary structures. Additionally, residents in hilly areas of southern cities like Nanjing and Zhenjiang should be alert to secondary disasters such as landslides after heavy rains, while those along the Yangtze River need to guard against flood risks caused by rising river levels.
Pre-Disaster Preparation: Reinforcement, Stockpiling, and Evacuation
Take immediate action upon receiving warnings. For home reinforcement, close windows and doors tightly, and remove flower pots and clutter from balconies to prevent falling objects. Old windows can be reinforced with tape in a "rice" character pattern. Supply stockpiling should cover at least 3 days, including drinking water, non-perishable food, flashlights, power banks, common medications, and essentials for infants. For vehicle parking, avoid low-lying areas, under trees, or near billboards; choose high ground or upper levels of parking garages. Valuable items in basements should be moved to higher places in advance. Residents living in dilapidated houses, outside sea embankments, in construction sheds, or in low-lying areas must familiarize themselves with the locations of government-designated shelters and evacuation routes. Please closely monitor the blue, yellow, orange, and red warning levels issued by meteorological authorities. Specific arrangements for school suspensions, work stoppages, and transport halts are subject to local government announcements.
Response During the Disaster and Post-Disaster Recovery
During the typhoon, do not go out unless absolutely necessary. If travel is essential, stay away from transmission towers, large trees, walls, and temporary structures. Strictly avoid wading through floodwaters to prevent electric shock or falling into manholes with missing covers. Do not go to the seaside to watch the waves. Indoors, pay attention to electrical safety; unplug non-essential appliances during thunderstorms and suspend the use of solar water heaters.
After the typhoon passes, do not let your guard down due to a brief lull. Only return to dangerous areas after confirming that warnings have been lifted. Upon returning home, first check if electrical wiring and gas pipelines are damaged. If abnormalities are found, contact professionals for handling; do not attempt repairs yourself. Regarding food and water, firmly discard any food or water sources soaked by floodwaters, and ensure drinking water hygiene. Promptly clear standing water and garbage around your home and neighborhood, disinfect the environment, and prevent mosquito breeding and intestinal infectious diseases. Residents in mountainous areas should remain vigilant against delayed landslides and rockfalls.
Real-time typhoon tracks and the latest warning information can be queried at TaifengShuo (taifengshuo.com). It is recommended to bookmark the site in advance to stay updated immediately.
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