Super Typhoon Incoming! Please Keep These Safety Tips in Mind

⚪ Check doors and door frames: Examine the sturdiness of the door, ensuring the door frame is securely connected to the wall with no looseness. Also check the hinges and locks for any damage or rust, and verify that they can close and lock properly.

⚪ Check windows and window frames: Carefully inspect the overall structure of the window frame for cracks or deformation. Check the glass for any cracks; inspect the weather-stripping seals for aging or signs of detachment; check that all hardware fittings are secure.

⚪ Check sealing: Verify that the sealing strips around doors and windows are intact, with no deformation, aging, or damage. Poor sealing can not only lead to rainwater backflow but also cause sudden pressure changes inside the room due to strong wind infiltration, potentially damaging the doors and windows.

⚪ Check balconies and outdoor areas: Inspect balcony railings for sturdiness, rust, or wobbling. Also, be sure to bring indoors all potted plants, clutter, drying racks, and any other items on balconies, windowsills, or rooftops that could be blown down by the wind.

🛠️  II. Reinforcing Doors and Windows – Building a Wind-Resistant Fortress

After inspection, reinforcement measures can be taken to improve the wind resistance of doors and windows.

⚪ Seal door gaps to prevent rainwater backflow: Use cloth strips, towels, or flood control sandbags to block gaps under doors, effectively preventing wind and rain from entering.

⚪ Advanced reinforcement options: For doors and windows with weaker wind resistance, consider adding horizontal bars behind them; if necessary, use wooden boards to reinforce the outside of windows; for vulnerable areas like floor-to-ceiling glass panels, consider using "X‑frame" or "grid‑frame" physical supports to enhance wind resistance.

⚪ Inspect and secure outdoor fixtures: Check and fasten outdoor air conditioner units, solar water heaters, and other external installations to prevent them from being blown off.

⚠️ III. Safety Precautions During and After the Storm

⚪ Stay away from doors and windows: During the typhoon/hurricane, keep all doors and windows tightly closed and stay well away from them, especially glass curtain walls and floor-to-ceiling windows. Do not engage in any activities near windward windows.

⚪ If a window breaks: If a window is unfortunately shattered by the gale, do not approach it. Immediately turn your back to the broken window, lower your body posture, hold onto a fixed object such as a door frame, and slowly evacuate toward the opposite direction.

⚪ Beware of the "eye" deception: If the wind and rain suddenly stop, it may be the "eye" of the storm passing over, meaning the storm is not over. Stronger winds and rain may soon return from the opposite direction. Stay indoors and remain sheltered.

⚪ Inspection and repair: After the storm has completely passed and it is safe to do so, put on gloves and check doors and windows for cracks, deformation, or other damage, and repair them promptly.

📦 Appendix: Emergency Supplies Checklist

In addition to protecting doors and windows, preparing emergency supplies ahead of time is equally important. It is recommended to stock enough supplies for at least 1–3 days for the whole family.