Members of a local civilian rescue team rush to an affected area. [Photo/zhoushan.cn]

Over 760 volunteers from across Zhoushan, East China's Zhejiang province, were enlisted by the local government to aid in the city's typhoon relief efforts, according to statistics released on Aug 10.

The volunteers cleared more than 50 roadblocks, evacuated over 3,100 residents, and eliminated over 60 safety hazards. They also conducted round-the-clock safety inspections and delivered meals for elder people in need.

Lekima, the ninth typhoon in China this year, made landfall in Zhejiang on Aug 10. However, before it arrived, Zhoushan's local government had already mobilized volunteers from different social organizations to aid in the fight against the typhoon, said local authorities.

On Aug 9, 30 members of a civilian rescue team prepared their tools and waded into knee-deep water. They didn't rest until early next morning, in uniforms drenched by rain. They spent the following day draining water late into the night.

In addition to this team, volunteers from all over the city engaged in relief efforts to evacuate residents and eliminate safety hazards. Although the typhoon brought powerful winds and torrential rains, warmth could still be found thanks to the selfless actions of the volunteers.