Safety in Angola

Disaster risks in Angola include floods, droughts, heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and local damage to infrastructure or housing. Depending on the province, forest and urban fires, landslides, heavy coastal surf, coastal erosion, explosions and serious accidents can also occur. Civil protection, emergency, meteorological and local authorities coordinate warnings, rescue and aid, so local instructions provide the most relevant response information during an incident. Crime risks include theft, robbery, burglary, assault, sexual violence, fraud and digital offences. Exposure is generally higher in Luanda and around ATMs, banks, markets, nightlife areas, airports and congested traffic. Armed attacks can cause serious injury or death. Avoiding resistance and seeking help quickly are central responses when an attack occurs. A safety plan for Angola should therefore account for both the location and the type of incident. A person near the coast may need to follow information about surf and coastal erosion, while someone in an urban area may need greater caution in crowded or financially exposed places. The response to a weather or infrastructure emergency differs from the response to crime, but both require attention to local conditions, official information and a prompt decision to move away from immediate danger.