Emergencies
Earthquakes, wildfires, floods, blackouts and seasonal preparation — how to act in each situation.
5 guides
Guides
Essential guideEarthquake: what to do before, during and after
Portugal is an earthquake zone. This guide shows you how to prepare your home, protect yourself in the first seconds, escape a tsunami by the sea and act in the first hour after the shaking.
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Essential guideWildfire: prepare your home, decide and leave in time
How to clear the 50 metres around your home, decide whether to leave or stay, and what to do at home, in the car or on foot when fire approaches.
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Essential guideFloods: what to do when the water rises
How to prepare your home, recognise a flash flood, never cross floodwater and clean up safely once the water has gone down.
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Essential guideLong blackout: light, food and safety without electricity
What we learned from the 28 April 2025 blackout: how to prepare your home, keep food safe, avoid carbon monoxide and cope with more than a day without power.
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Essential guideExtreme heat and cold: protecting your home and family
Heatwaves and cold spells: how to keep your home cool or warm safely, recognise heatstroke or hypothermia, and protect the most vulnerable.
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