Shanghai, China – As Typhoon “Bibika”, the 13th typhoon of the year, is expected to make landfall in the coastal areas of Zhejiang and Shanghai with wind speeds reaching up to 13 to 14 levels, the city is mobilizing its resources to ensure public safety and infrastructure protection. The Shanghai Housing and Urban-Rural Construction Commission has issued a notice emphasizing the importance of the “window period” before the typhoon’s arrival, focusing on critical areas, key facilities, major projects, and historical high-risk spots. The notice also outlines the necessary steps to be taken in the event of the typhoon’s impact.
According to a report by the Shanghai Daily, the meteorological department predicts that Typhoon “Bibika” will arrive in the early morning of September 16, bringing heavy rains and strong winds that could affect the city significantly. In response, the Housing and Urban-Rural Construction Commission has called for a comprehensive safety check of construction sites, residential complexes, underground spaces, gas facilities, outdoor advertising, and glass curtain walls.
The notice further instructs the construction management department to guide and supervise the implementation of windproof reinforcement measures at construction sites, including the suspension of outdoor高空作业 from September 14th. Additionally, it emphasizes the need to prevent deep foundation pit accumulation and ensure the safety of temporary power supply.
Furthermore, the notice calls for the evacuation of people from dangerous old houses, and the focus on the safety of outdoor advertising signs and billboards in busy commercial districts and public spaces along the river. The city’s management and law enforcement departments are instructed to conduct thorough checks and remove any signs that pose a safety risk.
In a bid to ensure public safety, the Shanghai Municipal Government has initiated a series of meetings and inspections across various districts. On September 13th, Pudong New Area held a special meeting on the “Six Halts” mechanism during extreme weather events. This included halting work, business, school, transportation, shipping, and parks. The meeting aimed to clarify responsibilities and ensure the implementation of the “Six Halts” measures.
Similarly, Chongming District conducted a special inspection of the Hongsha Shallow Beach Sand Retention Project, assessing the current flood prevention plan, material preparations, personnel arrangements, and boat safety measures. In Fengxian District, the防汛 command office held a meeting to emphasize the importance of flood prevention work and the need to strengthen monitoring and warning systems.
The day before, the Jinshan District leadership conducted a check on flood prevention and typhoon prevention work. They emphasized the need for thorough risk assessments and the importance of early warnings and emergency response. In Jing’an District, the flood prevention office conducted a check on flood prevention work, focusing on high-altitude falling objects and other high-risk areas.
In addition to these meetings and inspections, the Xuhui District Construction Management Committee organized a special meeting on flood prevention work, and the Huangpu District防汛 command office held a district-wide flood prevention work coordination meeting. The Lianwan New Area防汛 command office also held an emergency meeting to discuss flood prevention and typhoon prevention measures.
The Shanghai government is taking a proactive approach to ensure that the city is well-prepared for Typhoon “Bibika”. With the threat of the typhoon looming, these meetings and inspections are critical in coordinating efforts to protect the city’s infrastructure and its residents.
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