Guidelines for the Incorporation of Preparedness Monitoring and Alert Actions in School Environments in Rio Grande Do Sul

World Bank

Published

20 Jul 2026

Coverage

Brazil

This report provides practical guidelines for integrating preparedness, monitoring, and early warning actions into school environments in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, in response to the growing risks posed by climate-related disasters. The document builds on lessons from the devastating floods that affected the state between April and May 2024, disrupting educational activities, damaging school infrastructure, and exposing the vulnerability of school communities to extreme weather events. The report presents a framework for strengthening school resilience through a combination of structural measures, such as infrastructure improvements and risk-reduction investments, and non-structural measures, including institutional planning, community engagement, education, and emergency preparedness. The guidelines provide a practical framework for disaster risk management in schools, with a particular focus on contingency planning, early warning systems, emergency preparedness, and the continuity of educational activities during and after disasters. Emphasis is placed on coordination between schools, education authorities, and civil defense agencies, as well as on regular training and simulation exercises. By providing practical tools and implementation recommendations, the report aims to support safer and more resilient school environments.