Typhoons can bring unpredictable damage, accompanied by complex disasters such as strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges. From now on, let’s look in detail at the essential actions we need to know before, during, and after a typhoon.

Before a Typhoon: How to Check Your Home’s Safety

Checking and preparing in advance before a typhoon is the first step to minimizing damage. It’s important to frequently check typhoon advisories from the meteorological agency to understand the typhoon’s path and arrival time. Especially in 2026, with powerful typhoons expected due to the El Niño phenomenon, more thorough preparation is necessary.

• Inspect and secure indoor and outdoor facilities: Firmly secure roofs, signs, windows, and doors that are at risk of being blown away by the wind. Clean drainage systems in advance to prevent flooding, and move old furniture, bicycles, and other outdoor items indoors or tie them down securely.
• Prepare emergency supplies: In case of power outages, prepare flashlights, candles, and a portable radio. It’s also good to pack emergency supplies such as drinking water, emergency food, first-aid medicine, and a phone charger in advance.
• Vehicle safety measures: Vehicles parked near rivers or in underground parking lots at risk of flooding should be moved to a safe, higher ground.
• Confirm family emergency contact network and evacuation sites: Establish emergency contact methods among family members in advance and identify nearby evacuation sites.

During a Typhoon: Calm Response Actions

During the peak of a typhoon, safety is paramount. Absolutely refrain from unnecessary outings and continuously check weather information indoors to prepare for changing situations. It’s crucial to remain calm and respond composedly to rapidly evolving circumstances.

• Limit outings and stay indoors: When a typhoon advisory is issued, refrain from going out and stay indoors. Especially, the elderly and children should not go outside.
• Prohibit access to dangerous areas: Absolutely do not approach dangerous areas such as riverbanks, coastal areas, landslide-prone areas, or underground spaces at risk of flooding.
• Electricity and gas safety management: Check the circuit breaker, and turn off the power if there is a risk of flooding or electrical leakage. Close gas valves and take indoor safety measures such as securing window gaps.
• Rapid evacuation during flooding: If indoor flooding is expected or water begins to rise, move to a safe shelter without delay. Even a flood level of just 30cm can make it difficult to open doors due to strong water pressure.
• Customized preparedness for vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities: People with disabilities who have difficulty moving should evacuate with an activity assistant or family. If an electric wheelchair stops due to rainwater, do not turn the power back on; switch to manual mode and ask for help. It is important to be familiar with action guidelines tailored to specific disabilities, such as using tactile signals for people with visual and hearing impairments, or multi-media reporting methods for 119 for those with difficulty in verbal communication.

After a Typhoon: Rapid Recovery and Preventing Further Damage

Just because a typhoon has passed does not mean all danger is gone. Additional damage can occur after a typhoon, so quick and safe action is necessary. Prioritizing safety over indiscriminate access is key.

• Check and report damage: Check the damage around your home and immediately report any hazards found to 119, the city/county/district office, or Korea Electric Power Corporation.
• Use electricity and gas after inspection: If there was a power outage, use electricity only after a safety inspection by a professional, and be sure to check for gas leaks.
• Do not touch damaged facilities indiscriminately: Damaged buildings or facilities may be at risk of collapse, so be careful not to approach or touch them indiscriminately.
• Caution when entering flooded roads or buildings: Flooded roads and buildings pose unexpected dangers such as electric shock and weakened ground, so refrain from entering until safety is secured.
• Thorough personal hygiene: If you have been to a flooded area, you may have been exposed to contaminated water, so maintain thorough personal hygiene, and it is best to boil drinking water.

Powerful typhoons threaten us every summer. However, with thorough advance preparation, calm response, and swift recovery efforts, any typhoon can be weathered safely. Please familiarize yourself with the typhoon preparedness tips provided today and have a safe summer in 2026.

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