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1) Stay inside. Even if your city is okay, there's more rain coming, and you could end up stuck somewhere with nowhere else to go. Only leave for necessary things or if you need to evacuate.

2) If you need to evacuate and have pets, get dogs and cats on a leash or a travel box. You can also carry cats on large boxes or pillow cases to be safe. Small pets, try to carry with you, preferably in a proper box so you don't risk them escaping somehow. If you have farm animals, don't lock them in anywhere, open all doors and let them loose, they have a better chance of surviving this way.

3) Again, if you need to evacuate, worry only about getting your documents and medicine. If your area might be asked to evacuate next, already get those things in a bag close to your door for if you need to leave in a hurry. But only worry about the essentials.

4) Get a radio. Yes, the small ones that are battery powered. Yes, those. No matter where you are, there are huge risks of power blackouts and you might not have access to the TV or your phone. The radio is how you'll have access to the news if shit happens.

6) Do NOT quickly jog downstairs into the cellar to grab something when there is already water outside. Refrain. I know it's tempting.

7) Look out for your neighbours, even if you've never talked to them. Community is your greatest tool.

8) Charge your phone if you still can.

9) Stock up a bit on fresh water

i apologize for my english. i'm (south) brazilian, it's not my first language.

Right now, in south Brazil, most in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, there are many floods happening. really bad ones.

Entire cities are basically underwater. Cities like Lageado, the state capital Porto Alegre, Canoas. Over 30 thousand people are displaced because their homes have been destroyed. Many more families have been affected.

this is the city of Lageado before and after the floods.

Please donate if you can!

this is the link for international donations, as most of people here are not brazilian.

link pra brasileiros doearem, pode ser por pix (link for brazilians)

if you can't donate, please share!