After the most distressing days following the series of storms that hit Portugal starting January 28, with the depression Kristin followed by Leonardo, Marta, and Nils, and as the most affected areas begin to recover—a process that will take months to complete—it is time to highlight some of the personalities who were on the front lines during the most problematic days, rather than retreating into 'learning moments' and desk work. While it is impossible to mention everyone who helped the communities from the outset and raised awareness of the difficulties they faced, there are a few commendations to make. The mayor of Coimbra, Ana Abrunhosa, has been a prominent figure in her region, demonstrating great communication skills and explaining her decisions clearly. This attitude earned her praise from the President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who remarked, 'She was always tense.' Another mayor who gained media exposure was the president of Leiria, Gonçalo Lopes, whose region suffered the most from the depression Kristin, causing millions in damages and leaving thousands without electricity and many homes and businesses without roofs. He was also present from the start, addressing the issues faced by his constituents, and had to listen to former Minister of Internal Administration, Maria Lúcia Amaral, state that she did not know 'what went wrong' in the prevention and subsequent support for affected populations, adding that this situation was a 'collective learning experience.' Those who saw the television images also noted the mayor's surprised expression. His commitment to the population was expressed in an interview published in Diário de Notícias on the 12th, where he emphasized, 'I will leave this fire station when everyone in Leiria has electricity.' This has not yet happened. Lastly, attention goes to the Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, who, alongside the Prime Minister, was the most visible government official on the ground. While the management of dams and water flows is the responsibility of the Portuguese Environment Agency, she was present in the affected areas, spoke with people, and made decisions. Although she did her job, compared to other government members, she ends up receiving praise.