What Should Jiangsu Residents Pay Special Attention to for Typhoon Protection?

TyphoonSays·防御问答 · District of Typhoon · 更新 at 2026-07-23

Main Characteristics of Typhoon Disasters in Jiangsu

Jiangsu is located at the estuary of the Yangtze River, bordering the Yellow Sea to the east, with a coastline exceeding 1,000 kilometers. It is one of the provinces in China most frequently affected by typhoons. When impacted by typhoons, residents in Jiangsu typically need to focus on preventing the following types of disasters:

• Storm Surges and Seawater Intrusion: In coastal areas (such as Yancheng, Nantong, and Lianyungang), seawater intrusion is likely when typhoons coincide with astronomical high tides, increasing safety risks for coastal aquaculture and embankments.
• Heavy Rainfall and Urban Waterlogging: Southern and Central Jiangsu have low-lying and flat terrain. Short-duration heavy rainfall can easily cause water accumulation on urban roads, posing a high risk of flooding in underground spaces such as garages and subway stations.
• Wind Damage: Strong winds brought by typhoons (according to the national standard "Tropical Cyclone Grades" by the China Meteorological Administration, tropical cyclones with maximum average wind forces near the center at the bottom layer above Grade 12 are classified as typhoons, above Grade 14 as severe typhoons, and above Grade 16 as super typhoons) can blow down billboards, temporary structures, tower cranes, and street trees.
• Secondary Disasters: In the low mountain and hilly areas of southern Jiangsu (such as Nanjing and Zhenjiang), residents should be alert to landslides and mudflows after heavy rainfall; flood prevention is also necessary as river water levels rise.

Preparations Before a Typhoon Arrives

• Monitor Warning Information: Timely check typhoon warnings through official websites of meteorological departments, official apps, radio, television, and other channels. Familiarize yourself with the meanings of the four-level warning system: Blue, Yellow, Orange, and Red.
• Inspect Houses and Windows/Doors: Close windows and doors tightly. If necessary, reinforce glass with tape in a "rice" character pattern. Clear flower pots and debris from balconies and window sills to prevent objects from falling from heights.
• Prepare Emergency Supplies: Reserve at least three days' worth of drinking water, ready-to-eat food, flashlights, spare batteries, power banks, common medications, and essential items for family members (such as infant supplies).
• Vehicles and Valuables: Park vehicles in open areas at higher elevations, away from trees and billboards. Move items stored in basements to higher places in advance.
• Plan Evacuation Routes: Residents living in low-lying areas, dilapidated houses, outside sea dikes, temporary sheds, or near rivers should familiarize themselves in advance with the locations of emergency shelters announced by local governments.

Safety Precautions During a Typhoon

• Minimize Outdoor Activities: Stay indoors as much as possible and avoid going out or driving. If you must go out, stay away from temporary structures, billboards, iron towers, large trees, and old walls.
• Avoid Dangerous Areas: Do not approach river embankments, ponds, flooded bridges, underground passages, or sunken interchanges. Never go to the seaside, embankments, or engage in fishing to watch waves during a typhoon.
• Prevent Electric Shock Risks: Pay attention to electrical safety indoors. Be strictly cautious of electric shock when wading through water. Unplug unnecessary appliances during thunderstorms and avoid using solar water heaters.
• Comply with Government ArrangementsSpecific regulations regarding school suspension, work stopages, business closures, transport stops, and shipping suspension may vary by location.

Precautions After a Typhoon Passes

• Do not rush back to dangerous houses, embankments, or coastlines. Be alert to the return of strong winds and heavy rain after the brief calm associated with the passage of the "typhoon eye."
• Check whether electrical wiring and gas pipelines in your home are damaged. If issues are found, contact professionals immediately. Do not attempt repairs yourself.
• Pay attention to drinking water and food safety. Do not consume food or water sources that have been soaked by floodwaters.
• Prevent insect bites and intestinal infectious diseases. Clean up garbage and standing water promptly, and perform environmental disinfection.
• Residents in mountainous areas should remain vigilant against secondary disasters such as landslides and rockfalls, and continue to monitor warning information released by meteorological and natural resources departments.

Real-time typhoon tracks and the latest warning information can be queried on TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com). It is recommended to bookmark the site in advance to stay informed about typhoon developments as soon as possible.

This article is typhoonsay's original copy content, and the local policy standards are based on the local government's latest release.

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