Brazil

Before

• Prepare for both wet and dry extremes; keep a general emergency kit ready.
• Follow your national meteorological agency for the current seasonal outlook.

During

• Act on the specific official warning issued for your area.

After

• Restock supplies and review your plan after each event.

Before

• Know if you are in a flood-prone or low-lying area; plan a route to higher ground.
• Move valuables and electrics above expected flood level; prepare sandbags if available.
• Charge phones and keep your go-bag ready when heavy rain is forecast.

During

• Turn Around, Don’t Drown — never walk, swim or drive through flood water (15 cm can knock you down, 60 cm floats a car).
• Move to higher ground immediately if told to evacuate; avoid bridges over fast water.
• Stay away from downed power lines; assume water is contaminated.

After

• Return only when authorities say it is safe; watch for weakened structures.
• Do not use wet electrical devices; boil/treat water until declared safe.
• Document damage with photos for aid/insurance.

Before

• Store water and prioritise drinking/cooking use; fix leaks.
• Plant drought-tolerant crops; conserve soil moisture (mulching).
• Track official seasonal forecasts and water-restriction notices.

During

• Follow water-rationing rules; reuse greywater for plants where safe.
• Protect livestock with shade and water; reduce herd if advised.
• Watch for heat and wildfire risk that often accompany drought.

After

• Rebuild water stores before the next dry season.
• Assess soil and replant with resilient varieties.