Start With the Message: Understand the Warning Before Acting
A handwritten poster about typhoon and rainstorm warning signals should do more than show wind and rain. Its main purpose is to tell readers what to do when a warning appears. A good title could be Understand Weather Warnings and Stay Safe, making the safety theme clear at first glance.
For the main picture, draw a large warning sign with rain clouds, wind, lightning, an umbrella, or a small house nearby. Keep the scene bright and friendly. The poster should emphasize preparation and calm action rather than fear.
Turn Warning Colors Into a Visual Highlight
Warning colors help students understand different levels of danger. On the poster, they can be shown as colorful cards or labels instead of long explanations.
- Blue: Pay attention to the weather, prepare rain gear, and reduce unnecessary trips.
- Yellow: Wind and rain may become stronger, so check windows, balconies, and drains.
- Orange: Danger is increasing. Stay indoors if possible and avoid trees, billboards, and flooded roads.
- Red: The risk is high. Follow instructions from family, teachers, and local safety notices, and do not go out unnecessarily.
You can add simple icons beside each color, such as a reminder bell, a checklist, a warning triangle, or a stop sign.
Short Writing Materials for the Poster
Before a Typhoon
- Bring in flowerpots, drying poles, and objects that may be blown away.
- Charge flashlights and power banks, and prepare drinking water and simple food.
- Follow weather warnings and listen to parents and teachers.
During Heavy Rain
- Do not stay under big trees, billboards, or temporary shelters.
- Stay away from flooded manholes, underpasses, rivers, and ditches.
- If heavy rain happens on the way to or from school, do not take unknown shortcuts alone.
At Home
- Close doors and windows and stay away from glass windows during strong wind.
- If the power goes out, use a flashlight and do not play with candles or fire.
- Tell an adult immediately if you notice water leakage or electrical danger.
A Layout That Is Easy to Read and Draw
A useful layout is “one central warning sign with four surrounding sections.” Put the title and main warning sign in the center. Use the upper left for warning colors, the upper right for outdoor safety, the lower left for home preparation, and the lower right for safety slogans. This makes the information balanced and easy to read.
- Lightly divide the page with a pencil and leave the largest space for the title.
- Draw the main image, such as a weather warning sign, an umbrella character, or a safe house.
- Fill each section with short, neat sentences.
- Use blue, yellow, orange, and red accents to highlight the warning theme.
Make It Look Like a Friendly Safety Notice
This type of poster works well with arrows, check marks, warning triangles, stop signs, and exclamation marks. For example, place a “do not step into floodwater” sign beside a flooded road drawing, or draw a small emergency bag with a flashlight, water bottle, mask, and medicine box.
After finishing the draft, students and parents can use the Zhihui Handwritten Poster WeChat mini program to try different borders, columns, and color plans, then turn the warning signals and safety tips into a complete poster design.