Latest news and stories about public safety in infrastructure in Algarve, Portugal for expats and residents.
Vila Real de Santo António is investing nearly €500,000 to support local firefighters and strengthen emergency response services in 2026. The funding, totalling €487,681, will go to the Humanitarian Association The post VRSA backs firefighters with nearly €500,000 appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The GNR is investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Portimão is taking a tougher stance on bicycles and electric scooters riding in pedestrian-only areas. This month, the municipal council has begun installing signs informing residents that these vehicles cannot The post “No bikes or scooters” signs installed in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The government has allocated 15 million euros for urgent beach restoration following significant coastline damage caused by recent severe weather, with total repair costs estimated at 200 million euros.
Loulé’s Civil Protection Service has unveiled a new Municipal Alert System, allowing residents to receive emergency warnings straight on their phones via SMS. Launched on International Civil Protection Day (March The post Loulé to start sending out emergency warnings via SMS appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A public procurement process has been launched to build the new Central Hospital of the Algarve in Parque da Cidades, adjacent to the Algarve Stadium. The competitive tender marks a major step towards expanding regional healthcare capacity and modernising medical infrastructure. Located in a strategic urban area, the project is likely to strengthen access to a wider range of medical services for local residents and the expatriate community, attract investment and create construction and long-term healthcare jobs. Key issues to monitor include the procurement timeline, budget and financing structure, service mix and potential impacts on existing facilities and regional healthcare planning.
Home News Bad weather causes 17 landslides in the Algarve Bad weather causes 17 landslides in the Algarve The Regional Emergency and Civil Protection Command recorded 17 landslides and rockfalls in the Algarve in 24 hours, but no serious situations were reported.
Most incidents were due to mass movements (landslides and collapses), with the municipality of Aljezur being the most affected.
Surface water discharges are expected to begin very soon at the Bravura dam, in the western Algarve, possibly from the early hours of Wednesday, February 4, due to high reservoir The post “Nearly full” Bravura dam to release water, authorities warn appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Algarve is one of a number of districts on alert this morning as a new storm is on the way towards Portugal. Depression Leonardo is expected to bring winds The post Algarve on alert as new storm on way appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The fire was brought under control in about 20 minutes, but the building's electrical system was affected.
The fire was brought under control in around 20 minutes, but the building's electrical system was affected.
The mayor of Faro, António Pina, reports several incidents caused by the bad weather, but no extreme cases. The main concern is the tonnes of sand that were swept onto the roads.
The president of the Portuguese Environment Agency, José Pimenta Machado, says that this and next week will be periods of “particular concern” given the forecast precipitation, with Águeda the city at greatest risk of flooding. In the Algarve, the rain has created an unusual situation: five of the six dams are already at such high levels...
The accident occurred at kilometre 87, in the Faro–Olhão direction.
The arrival of Storm Ingrid in Portugal is triggering preventive measures in several parts of the country, including controlled water releases from major dams. The depression is expected to bring The post Storm Ingrid forces Algarve dam releases as flood risk increases across Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home News Water discharge at Algarve dam due to bad weather Water discharge at Algarve dam due to bad weather Due to the weather conditions forecast for the end of the week, a discharge was made at the Arade Dam.
Eighteen emergency responders were at the scene, supported by seven vehicles.
Six INEM ambulances in the Algarve were out of service between 8 a.m. on Saturday and 4 p.m. this Sunday. The cause was a shortage of operational personnel. At present, two have returned to service.
Next week, António Nunes says, firefighters and INEM are expected to meet to discuss the mobilisation of the firefighters' resources.
Antena 1 confirmed there will be an ambulance ready to respond from 8pm, after reports indicated there would be no resources available in the South until midnight.
As of 15:00, all ambulances of INEM (Portuguese National Institute of Medical Emergency) in the Algarve region are not operating.
The president of STEPH explained that ambulances are stationed in Portimão, Alcantarilha, Quarteira (two), Faro and Olhão.
The Clinical Directorate of the Algarve Local Health Unit told CM that there had been a peak in attendances.
