China: Alert, Typhoon Kong-rey

Location: Southeastern China: Anhui, Fujian, Jiangsu, Zhejiang provinces and Shanghai

Event: Typhoon Kong-rey is expected to move up the Fujian and Zhejiang coast in the early morning of November 1 bringing heavy rains through November 2.  Damaging winds, heavy rains, potential flooding, and mudslides in coastal areas and inland are possible in Southeastern China, with severe weather forecasted for November 1. 

Actions to Take:

• Do not travel to the storm areas.
• Monitor the local news for updates.
• Check your emergency kit to ensure you have needed medicines and other supplies.
• Seek secure shelter.

• Protect your important documents including your passport.
• Visit the Joint Typhoon Warning Center and Tropical Storm Risk (TSR) for updated storm tracking information.

• Keep your family at home informed about your safety and welfare.