A strong wind that is about to occur in Beijing

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Well, in these days the weather report anounced that there will be a level 10 strong wind in Beijing on 4/12. It might can be the strongest wind in Beijing in decades, and I don’t really know what to do. Although I got some information about how to be save, I’m still worried. Do anybody have an experience like this?

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The day is cloudy, and we left our school 2 hours earlier. Also, the school’s Saturday class has been canceled, and an important sport test on Sunday was delayed.
Hope every thing will be alright.

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Good luck and fly safe!

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55-60 mph winds. Stay inside

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Thank you :grinning_face:

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Thank you. I will stay at home :grinning_face:

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Wind of Tariffs. :blush:

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I live in a place where 55-60mph winds are a fairly common occurrence, so my advice was going to be, “Stay inside, it’s not that big of a deal.” However, according to the BBC article I just read, they are expecting more like 90-95mph winds in Beijing, Tianjin and other parts of Hebei. 90-95mph is pretty extreme. That’s on par with a category 1 hurricane.

My advice @Ian_Zhang is:

  1. Stock up on groceries and supplies—enough that you don’t have to leave the house for a few days (i.e., stay indoors).
  2. Police up any outside objects (chairs, tables, plants, etc.) near or around your home and either tie them down well or move them indoors.
  3. If you live in a residence close to ground level where objects may be blown around and collide with your home, apply masking/painters tape to the panes of your windows (in an X shape). If the window is struck, this won’t stop the glass from breaking, but it may stop dangerous shards from flying into your home at high speed. If you have curtains or drapes, close those as well so they catch any flying glass. If possible, stay away from windows during peak winds.
    EDIT to add:
  4. If you can get it, rolled plastic sheeting and duct tape are good to have on hand. If you do break a window, it makes for a quick repair option.

Good luck.

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I guess you’ll witness the difference between having a building code and not having a building code…

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@Ian_Zhang

I’m assuming you live in a highrise.

1. Secure Windows & Balcony Doors

  • Double-check that all windows are shut tight and locked.
  • If there’s a balcony, make absolutely sure the door is sealed and nothing can blow in.

2. Bring Everything Indoors

  • Any plants, furniture, or decorations on balconies or near windows? Bring them inside to prevent them from flying off or becoming dangerous.

3. Stay Away From Windows

  • High wind gusts can put pressure on glass. Best to stay a few feet away, especially from floor-to-ceiling windows.

4. Close Curtains or Blinds

  • If a window were to break (hopefully not), curtains/blinds can help reduce flying glass.

5. Charge All Devices

  • Power outages can happen in strong wind events. Charge phones, laptops, and power banks just in case.

6. Have an Emergency Kit Handy

  • Water, snacks, flashlight, battery radio, and a basic first aid kit—just to be safe.

7. Don’t Use Elevators During Peak Winds

  • If winds are extremely strong and there’s a chance of a power outage, avoid elevators in case they get stuck.

8. Check for Updates

  • Keep an eye on local weather apps, emergency alerts, or even official WeChat updates if they use that in Beijing.
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@Ian_Zhang Hatch Nasty and DeMichelle Geniale are spot on in their advice.

I live in a tornado and hurricane prone area, the only thing I can add is…if, the storm/wind is right on top of you (nearby) you will hear a sound, to my ears it sounds like a train, but your interpretation may vary.

Once you hear that sound, you have few seconds, may be a minute, get in a closet, close the door and hold the door shut. You want to be away from anything that could turn into “flying debris”, i.e. glass shards, furniture, books…anything.

Given the changing times, as to weather, in the future look into getting solar powered lanterns/flash lights, paper plates, bowls, and plastic forks, spoons, cups, etc., plus canned foods and dried snacks, and bottled water. It’s about 3 gallons per person per day. And actual physical books and maybe a couple of board games.

I just went through this last autumn, even though I live in what you would probably consider a very small community, we had immediate relief efforts and food stations in two days within a 5 minute walking distance. My community was without power for 3 weeks, so the solar powered lights were essential, as was the food and dinnerware, plus the water.

During a disaster what you discover is…you don’t know it. You have no power, we didn’t have cellphone use as the cell towers were destroyed. There is no news reaching you during a disaster. Yes, you know it is bad, yes you know the power is out, that your phone doesn’t work, but you don’t know how long that will last, or how bad and widespread the destruction is.

My sisters, who live several hours travel far away, could watch the disaster in my community unfold, in real time, on their phones, computers, tvs, while I knew nothing but what was happening to me.

Just know if the worst ever happens, where you are at, your community and fellow citizens will turn out to help.

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