What Should Residents in Liaoning Pay Special Attention to for Typhoon Preparedness?
TyphoonSays·防御问答 · District of Typhoon · 更新 at 2026-07-23
Don't Underestimate the Typhoon Risk in Liaoning
Although Liaoning is located in Northeast China and is not a "primary battleground" for typhoons, there have been multiple historical cases of typhoons moving northward to affect the province (e.g., in 2020, Typhoons BAVI, MAYSARAK, and HAISHEN successively impacted Northeast China). By the time a typhoon reaches Liaoning after a long journey, its intensity usually weakens. According to the Chinese Meteorological Administration's (CMA) national standard for Tropical Cyclone Grades (GB/T 19201), it may weaken to a tropical storm, severe tropical storm, or even a tropical depression. However, it can still bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges. Coastal areas of Liaoning (such as Dalian, Yingkou, Panjin, and Huludao) are significantly affected by storm surges; inland mountainous areas need to be vigilant against secondary disasters such as flash floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rain. Even a weakened low-pressure system, once combined with cold air, can produce extreme rainfall, so one must never let their guard down.
What to Do Before a Typhoon Arrives
- Monitor Official Warnings: Understand the typhoon warning signal levels issued by the CMA (Blue, Yellow, Orange, Red), with Red being the highest level. Standards for school and work suspensions may vary by location; please refer to announcements from local governments.
- Inspect House and Outdoor Items: Secure or bring indoors items on balconies and windowsills, such as flower pots and clothes drying racks, that are easily blown away by wind; check if doors and windows are secure, and if necessary, reinforce glass with tape in an "X" or "Mi" character pattern.
- Prepare Emergency Supplies: Flashlights, spare batteries, power banks, drinking water, common medications, and food (it is recommended to prepare a 2–3 day supply).
- Vehicle and Travel Arrangements: Park vehicles in advance in elevated areas away from large trees, billboards, and temporary enclosures.
- Special Attention for Coastal Residents: Residents living in low-lying coastal areas or by the sea should familiarize themselves with evacuation routes and shelters in advance, and cooperate with government relocation efforts if necessary.
Stay Safe During the Typhoon Impact
- Stay indoors as much as possible and keep doors and windows closed; stay away from windows and glass doors to prevent injury from broken glass or flying debris.
- Cut off power to household appliances during heavy rain to prevent electric shock; do not charge mobile phones outdoors.
- Do not take shelter or linger near temporary structures, billboards, iron towers, or large trees.
- Beware of the "Typhoon Eye" Passing Through: When the center of the typhoon passes, there may be a brief period of "calm," but the wind direction will suddenly change and wind speed will rapidly increase afterward. Do not go outside during this time.
- Residents in mountainous areas, low-lying zones, or old houses should be alert to risks such as landslides, mudslides, and building collapses. Follow unified government arrangements and evacuate promptly if necessary.
Do Not Relax After the Typhoon Passes
The passing of a typhoon does not mean the danger has passed:
- Beware of Secondary Disasters: Landslides and mudslides are prone to occur in mountainous areas after heavy rainfall. Avoid staying in dangerous areas and cooperate with government inspections.
- Stay Away from Damaged Facilities: Fallen utility poles, broken wires, and damaged billboards may be electrified. Do not approach or touch them.
- Pay Attention to Food Hygiene: Food and drinking water soaked by floodwaters may be contaminated. Do not eat food that has been soaked in water, and try to drink boiled or bottled water.
- Travel with CautionDo not quickly wade through water when road surfaces are obscured by stagnant water; be alert to missing or displaced manhole covers.
Mastering scientific disaster prevention knowledge can save lives in critical moments. Real-time typhoon tracks can be queried at TaifengSays (taifengshuo.com) to assess risks in advance and make proper preparations.
This article is typhoonsay's original copy content, and the local policy standards are based on the local government's latest release.