Sertã

Sertã: Vost Portugal raises awareness of wildfire challenges

Vost Portugal is conducting an awareness campaign regarding the difficulties and risks associated with wildfires in the Sertã region.

reconquista.pt10 Jul

Sertã City Council launches tender for the purchase of 4 vehicles

The four vehicles are intended for tactical command (VCOT), municipal civil protection operations, municipal civil protection coordination, and special firefighting (VECI) functions.

European project with travelling exhibition in Sertã

Landscape Together is a European project featuring a travelling exhibition that will be open to the public until 27 July in Sertã. It presents the results of projects by Master's students at the University of Coimbra.

"I think it's very nice": Daniel Nascimento on the President of the Republic spending the weekend in Sertã

The President of the Republic, António José Seguro, had appealed for the Portuguese to spend their holidays in the areas most affected by the storms, in order to help with economic recovery.

Portugal races to clear storm debris as wildfire season draws near

Arab News29 May

Racing Against Flames: Portugal's Urgency in Wildfire Prevention

Devdiscourse29 May

Firefighters involved in accident on the way to forest fire in Sertã

Vehicle skidded and overturned in Currais. Firefighters from Cernache do Bonjardim escaped unharmed.

Sertã supports the renovation of homes for 15 needy families

The work, carried out by municipal employees and volunteers, has been performed on the homes of residents with identified and verified financial difficulties. Four projects have already been completed.

Sertã City Council supports the recovery of homes for 15 needy families

The passage of the low-pressure system Kristin on January 28th caused significant damage in the Sertã municipality, particularly to permanent residences.

Couple in Sertã still have house unrepaired two months after storm Kristin

The owner says he has not yet received the green light from the local council to carry out the inspection of the work.

How did Seguro's first Open Presidency begin?

The President started by putting pressure on the government. António José Seguro went to Pedrógão Pequeno to find out what is going well and what is going wrong, and which support measures are being delayed. And will we need to tighten our belts?

President Seguro pressures Government over delays in support for damages caused by 'Kristin'

António José Seguro calls on the Portuguese to spend their holidays in the areas most affected by the storm at the end of January.

In the interior, Seguro pressures the Government to “accelerate support” and appeals to tourism

The President wants to “listen” first and “speak” later, but warns the Government that it is necessary to draw “consequences” for the future and “accelerate” support. The private sector “also has responsibility,” he stresses.

Open Presidency. Seguro wants to give a voice to those affected by the storms

The President of the Republic promises to give a voice to those affected by the storms and wants to accelerate support for the populations. António José Seguro says the country cannot have a short memory.

In one hour of Open Presidency, Seguro already has a handful of messages for the Government: "The purpose is to accelerate support"

Residents are asking for the President's help to reopen a stretch of road, and a manager of the largest hotel in Sertã says he had to replace the roof with his own money. In just the first hour of the visit, Seguro already has a list of demands for the Prime Minister. Further back in the entourage, the president of the Mission Structure has already heard complaints.

11:00 AM: António José Seguro begins his first Open Presidency in Sertã

António José Seguro starts his first 'Open Presidency' initiative in the municipality of Sertã.

President of the Republic appeals to the Portuguese to spend a weekend - or a whole week - in the interior of the country

António José Seguro begins his first open presidency this Monday, choosing the Central region to fulfil his promise of visiting the territories most affected by the storm. Sertã is the first stop. He states, 'I have come to see what went well and what went wrong, the support that is arriving and the support that is delayed. And above all, to leave a word of hope, that this tragedy is not stronger than our conviction, our energy, and our belief in this country and these territories.' He added, 'I want this week to give a voice to the people who have lost their voice. That is also one of the President's functions. The President of the Republic has a responsibility to cooperate with all sovereign bodies to find solutions, because this is not a situation where only some have responsibilities. It is a responsibility of the State as a whole.' He also made an appeal to the Portuguese people.