What stuff to store before the Typhoon arrives?
TyphoonSays·防御问答 · Prepared Defense · 更新 at 2026-07-16
For the preparation of materials before the arrival of the Typhoon, the core principle is "securing the bottom line of survival" and "responding to sudden power outages". According to the China Meteorological Agency's national standard for tropical cyclones, when the Typhoon reaches a stronger level, often accompanied by winds, rainstorms and storms, which can lead to urban storms, power outages or traffic paralysis.
Basic Survival Materials: Water and Food
Water is the source of life and is also the most vulnerable after-disaster resource. please reserve drinking water according to the standard of at least 3 liters per person per day, for drinking and simple cleaning. in addition to bottling water, you can also pre-clean and fill a bath or large container as a reserve for living water.
In terms of food, we should select foods that do not require cooking, are non-perishable and are high-energy.
- Main food categories: Compressed cookies, convenience, self-heated rice, canned food.
- Supplementary EnergyChocolate, nuts, energy bars, these are small in volume but can provide quick heat.
- Special needsHouseholds with babies need enough milk powder and butterfly; patients with chronic diseases must keep a sufficient dose of prescription medication; pet families should also not forget to reserve pet food.
Please pay attention to checking the food shelf life and rotating updates on a regular basis to avoid expired waste.
Emergency lighting and communication equipment
Typhoons often cause damage to power installations, and power outages can last for hours or even days.
- Lighting ToolsPreferred headlamps or headlamps, make sure the hands can be freely active for other operations. make sure to check the battery power and extra reserve a sufficient amount of spare dry battery. candles can be used as an option, but there is a fire hazard in strong winds or more flammable environments, use should be especially careful.
- Communication and Information AcquisitionIf conditions allow, equipped with a handshake or solar radio to receive the latest early warning information and rescue guidelines issued by the government when the Moving network is disrupted.
- Important informationStore a copy or electronic version of important documents such as ID cards, account books, insurance cards, bank cards, etc. in a waterproof bag or cloud to prevent the original from being lost.
Safety Protection and Emergency Equipment
In a stormy environment, minor injuries can also become serious due to difficulties in accessing medical care, so a family emergency package is indispensable.
- Medical EmergencyContains infusions, sterile tape, medical tape, cotton tape, painkillers, laxatives and anti-allergic drugs.If a family member needs specific medical devices (such as blood sugar meters, blood pressure meters), make sure they can be used properly.
- Personal protectionPrepare anti-slip shoes, raincoats (safer than umbrellas, be at action), thick gloves (using at cleanse broken glass or dirt).
- Home Reinforcement: Check whether the door window is solid, if necessary, use tape on the glass in the "m" shape to prevent the crushing of the balcony, clean the balcony, impurities, prevent high air falls.
It should be especially reminded that the shutdown at Typhoon, the shutdown regulations, the local standards may vary, depending on the local government announcement.
This article is typhoonsay's original copy content, and the local policy standards are based on the local government's latest release.