[Blue typhoon warning signal]

Blue
Blue typhoon warning signal

meaning : It may or has been affected by tropical cyclones within 24 hours, and the average wind force on the coast or land is above level 6, or the gust is above level 8 and may continue.

Defense Guide:

1. The government and relevant departments shall make preparations for typhoon prevention according to their responsibilities;

2. Stop outdoor collective activities and dangerous outdoor operations at heights;

3. Take active countermeasures for operations on water in relevant waters and for passing ships, such as returning to the port for shelter or navigating by detours;

4. Reinforce doors and windows, hoardings, scaffolding, billboards and other structures that are easy to be blown by wind, and cut off dangerous outdoor power supply.

[Yellow typhoon warning signal]

Yellow
Yellow typhoon warning signal

meaning

Within 24 hours, it may or has been affected by tropical cyclones, and the average coastal or land wind force is above 8, or the gust is above 10 and may continue.

Defense Guide

1. The government and relevant departments shall prepare for typhoon emergency according to their responsibilities;

2. Stop indoor and outdoor large gatherings and outdoor dangerous operations at high altitude;

3. Take active response measures for water operations and passing ships in relevant waters, strengthen port facilities, and prevent ships from dragging anchor, grounding and collision;

4. Reinforce or remove the structures that are easy to be blown by the wind. Personnel shall not go out at will to ensure that the elderly and children stay in the safest place in the home, and the dangerous house personnel shall be transferred in time.

[Orange typhoon warning signal]

Orange
Orange typhoon warning signal

meaning

Within 12 hours, it may or has been affected by tropical cyclones, and the average wind force on the coast or land is above 10, or the gust is above 12 and may continue.

Defense Guide

1. The government and relevant departments shall do a good job in typhoon prevention and emergency rescue according to their responsibilities;

2. Stop large indoor and outdoor gatherings, classes and businesses (except for special industries);

3. For operations on water in relevant waters and passing ships, they should return to the port for shelter, strengthen port facilities, and prevent ships from dragging anchor, grounding and collision;

4. To reinforce or dismantle structures that are easily moved by wind, personnel should stay in a safe place against wind as far as possible. When the typhoon center passes, the wind will decrease or stay still for a period of time. Remember that strong wind will blow suddenly, and they should continue to stay in a safe place to take shelter from the wind. Personnel in dangerous houses should move in time;

5. Relevant areas should pay attention to prevent mountain torrents and geological disasters that may be caused by heavy rainfall.

[Typhoon red warning signal]

Typhoon
Typhoon red warning signal

meaning:

Within 6 hours, it may or has been affected by tropical cyclones, and the average wind force along the coast or on land is above Level 12, or the gust is above Level 14 and may continue.

Defense Guide:

1. The government and relevant departments shall do a good job in typhoon emergency and rescue work according to their responsibilities;

2. Stop meeting, class and business (except for special industries);

3. Vessels returning to harbor for shelter shall take positive measures as the case may be, and properly arrange personnel to stay or transfer to safe areas;

4. To reinforce or dismantle structures that are easily moved by wind, personnel should stay in a safe place against wind. When the typhoon center passes, the wind will decrease or stay still for a period of time. Remember that strong wind will blow suddenly, and they should continue to stay in a safe place to shelter from the wind. Personnel in dangerous houses should be transferred in time;

5. Relevant areas should pay attention to prevent mountain torrents and geological disasters that may be caused by heavy rainfall.