Castelo Branco, Portugal
Latest news and stories from Sertã.
The road is closed for the removal of obstructions, so drivers should use the IC8 as an alternative. The GNR is on site providing information and assistance to motorists.
The Municipality of Sertã warned today that National Road (EN2) is closed to traffic on the stretch between the Cabril Dam and Pedrógão Pequeno due to road clearance works.
The Sertã town council has urged the Portuguese Government to send additional personnel and technical equipment to the area to provide on-the-ground assistance.
Carlos Miranda began by explaining that “the Government must mobilise all means to provide support”.
Materials can be delivered to the municipal yards, located in the town's industrial area, every day, including weekends, between 08:00 and 17:00.
The municipality of Sertã, in the district of Castelo Branco, is collecting tarpaulins and plastic sheeting to meet the needs of many people whose homes were left roofless.
Officers are providing transport to relatives of people who are without communications or electricity due to the severe weather.
The GNR in Sertã, in the Castelo Branco district, is providing transport for relatives of people who are without communications or electricity.
The power supply in the central area of the village of Cernache do Bonjardim, in the municipality of Sertã, was restored using a generator provided by E-Redes, the Municipal Council said.
Local officials speak of “very significant damage”, but the priority is to secure the water supply, which is cut off due to the lack of electricity. With the local radio off the air because of the damage, residents have created a WhatsApp group where they exchange information and requests for help.
