Opposition accuses Montenegro of declaring the state of calamity too late

The opposition accuses Luís Montenegro of declaring the state of calamity too late. It says there was a lack of communication from the government.

11:00 — State of Calamity declared

What is at stake when a state of calamity is declared?

Jorge Silva, vice-president of ASPROCIVIL (Portuguese Association of Safety and Civil Protection Technicians), explains that if a state of alert is declared, losses will be paid by the State rather than by insurers, which can disadvantage private individuals.