Castelo Branco, Portugal
Latest news and stories from Proença-a-Nova.
According to the mayor of Proença-a-Nova, João Lobo, the bad weather affected the seven companies at the PEPA business park, causing losses in the region of three million euros.
The presidential candidate visited an affected area for the first time, accompanied by the press.
The presidential candidate António José Seguro visited a company in Proença-a-Nova affected by bad weather, this time with the media present, where he promised to come back after the 8 February election to see if the aid announced by the Government had arrived “as promised”.
The mayor of Proença-a-Nova today acknowledged losses of €20 million and told the Lusa news agency that the priority is to restore power, while the municipality distributes food to people and animals.
The local authority estimates overall losses at around €20 million. Classes suspended since last Wednesday resumed at the start of the week.
The council also asks residents to notify E-Redes if their homes still lack electricity when supply has already been restored in their area.
The municipality says the facility, normally closed on Sundays, can be opened on request.
The Town Council of Proença-a-Nova, in the district of Castelo Branco, has made the municipal swimming pool available to the public for bathing and personal hygiene.
The municipality of Proença-a-Nova warned today about fraudsters in the area who pose as repair service providers or suppliers of materials.
Scammers are posing as repair service providers or suppliers of materials.
The municipality of Proença-a-Nova is preparing emergency accommodation to receive people in need following an emergency.
As of 09:00, Proença-a-Nova is preparing emergency accommodation to receive those affected.
The president of the Proença-a-Nova town council today appealed to residents to ration their water consumption, as some pumping stations are not operating due to a lack of electrical power.
Over three weekends, 19 restaurants are taking part in the Chicory Salad Gastronomic Festival in Proença-a-Nova. The initiative has already started and aims to introduce and celebrate one of the most emblematic dishes of the local cuisine.
