President of the Republic, António José Seguro, has called for better resource and skills planning to respond to disasters such as severe weather, noting that while the Portuguese are “very good at improvisation,” they need to improve their organisation. During a visit to the Santarém district, Seguro emphasised the need for critical infrastructure, such as health centres, to be equipped with generators to maintain operations during emergencies. The visit also highlighted the ongoing recovery efforts in Ourém following Storm Kristin, which damaged thousands of homes and necessitated the relocation of hundreds of residents.