Environment: Reconstruction news in Portugal

Seguro promises oversight in the reconstruction of areas affected by bad weather. "Things cannot remain the same"

Applications for support for homes affected by the storms end today

Kristin: Eight months later, there are still 73 displaced people in the Leiria region

Seventy-three people remain displaced due to the severe weather that hit the country at the beginning of the year, revealed Paulo Fernandes, coordinator of the Mission Structure for the Reconstruction of the Central Region, this Wednesday. “At this moment, we have 73 people who we can classify under the displaced persons programme; we started with 300 people,” stated Paulo Fernandes, in a...

Storm Kristin: Labour shortage in reconstruction efforts

Three hours after Storm Kristin, there is a lack of manpower for the reconstruction work.

Six Months of Kristin. Where grief turned into work and the wind into an affliction

First Harry, then Ingrid, followed by Joseph, the destructive Kristin, Leonardo, and finally Marta. They call it the 'mother storm'. In January of this year, it crossed Portugal, leaving a trail of destruction. Leiria, Marinha Grande, and Alcácer do Sal were among the most affected areas. Six months have passed, and reconstruction is moving at a slower pace than the urgency of life.

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At the time of reconstruction, the Government cannot disappear

Four months after the catastrophe, there remains a difference between the speed with which the territories reacted and the slowness with which state support arrives. Opinion by Clarisse Campos

Deadline for support for the reconstruction of homes damaged by bad weather to be extended

It was an indicative date. If it has to go beyond July, it means it was not possible to do it before, said the Minister of Economy.

Jerónimo Martins Foundation to rebuild care homes, nurseries, and buildings destroyed by the storm

A reconstruction programme fully funded by the Jerónimo Martins Foundation, with a total value of 20 million euros, will begin next Monday.

Jerónimo Martins Foundation invests 20 million for reconstruction in Leiria, Marinha Grande and Ourém

The Jerónimo Martins Foundation (FJM) will invest 20 million euros to support the reconstruction of nurseries, care homes, and housing in the municipalities of Leiria, Marinha Grande, and Ourém, which were devastated by Storm Kristin on January 28th. Referring to the technical solutions to be adopted, and in a context where extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, the...

Bad weather: 1.566 billion euros contracted for reconstruction

The funding, obtained in cooperation with banks, covers 7,992 contractual packages awarded to companies. Manufacturing industries account for 29% of the supported amount, followed by trade (26%).

Companies have already contracted 1.566 billion euros in reconstruction support due to bad weather

Data provided by the Banco Português de Fomento was released on the day marking four months since Storm Kristin passed through the country.

"The solidarity of an entire country cannot be quantified": Mayor of Leiria on reconstruction after storms

Storm Kristin devastated Leiria on January 28th. Three months later (and with tons of debris removed), no one would believe that the city once looked like 'a war zone'.

Bad weather: 28 projects in the Central region have already secured 3.2 million in funding

3.2 million euros have already been secured to fund 28 of the 73 projects available on the fundraising platform of the 'Reconstruction of the Country's Central Region' Mission Structure, aimed at rebuilding infrastructure devastated by the series of storms that hit the country. These include public infrastructure, sports and cultural facilities, and fire stations.

Association to donate money to Portugal storm victims

Home News Association to donate money to Portugal storm victims Association to donate money to Portugal storm victims The Aga Khan Development Network has signed a protocol with the Mission Structure for the Reconstruction of the Central Region to donate €1. 5 million to support storm victims.

President of the Republic promises to maintain vigilance and calls for speed in support for the central region

Seguro reiterated that his goal is one of cooperation with the sovereign bodies, but a demanding cooperation.

Seguro says he wants to "help find solutions" and not "create problems" in the response to bad weather

The President of the Republic attended the signing ceremony of a protocol between the Mission Structure for the reconstruction of the country's central region and foundations, in Tomar, Santarém district.

Open Presidency. Seguro goes to the centre of the country to see reconstruction

António José Seguro begins this Monday his first Open Presidency, dedicated to the regions affected by the storms at the end of January.

Bad weather. One third of the 37 projects in the Central region already have guaranteed funding

Only a few hours after the launch of the fundraising campaign by the 'Reconstruction of the Country's Central Region' Mission Structure, the Leiria Volunteer Firefighters and the Monte Redondo Firefighters had already raised the amount needed to rebuild their stations devastated by the so-called train of storms, 650 thousand euros and 300 thousand euros respectively.

Urgent Government support covers half of the losses caused by severe weather

It has been two months today since Storm 'Kristin' devastated parts of the country, and hundreds of families and businesses are still awaiting reconstruction aid.

Marinha Grande raises storm damage estimates to 143 million

The local authority warns of the severity of the situation and the urgent need for reconstruction

Businesses destroyed in Leiria look like 'crumpled paper'

Anselmo Crespo reflects on the scale of the damage caused by Storm Kristin after witnessing the destruction in Leiria, one of the districts most affected by the storm. The CNN Portugal commentator says the whole region is “in a hole so deep that no one can see the light at the end of the tunnel”. Therefore, more than financial aid — which he criticises for being late — communities “need people to help them rebuild their homes and their businesses”.

Recovery of the Centro region will take "a few years"

The Prime Minister has returned to areas affected by the bad weather, in this case Pombal, this time accompanied by the head of the reconstruction mission for the Centro region, the former mayor of Fundão, Paulo Fernandes. To journalists, Luís Montenegro said it is a mission “for the coming years”: “We need someone on the ground. We don't have a final date for Paulo Fernandes's assignment, but it will probably be a few years before we can finish this work.”

It's raining inside my house as if it were the street

In Pombal, many people are seeking roof tiles to rebuild roofs destroyed by the storm. Prime Minister Luís Montenegro will be at the logistics support centre this morning to meet the official responsible for the reconstruction mission structure, Paulo Fernandes.

09:00 — Prime Minister visits Leiria this morning

The Prime Minister meets with the task force for the reconstruction of the country's Central Region. Also, FCP lose 2–1 to Casa Pia.

Tekever mobilises drones, a 'digital brain' and more than 100 volunteers to map the damage caused by Storm Kristin in Leiria

The company's stated aim is “to support authorities' decision-making”, enabling prioritisation of the most urgent interventions and accelerating the municipality's reconstruction phase.

Leiria mayor 'approves' Government measures: 'They make good sense'

The president of Leiria City Council, Gonçalo Lopes, said today that the measures announced by the Government to support reconstruction after the bad weather are an important and welcome step, and called for transparency and organisation. “I think it was an important step, which was desired. What we perceived, from the very first hour, is that, in fact, ...”

Government measures are an important and welcome step, says Leiria mayor

The president of Leiria City Council, Gonçalo Lopes, said today that the measures announced by the Government to support reconstruction after the severe weather are an important and welcome step, and called for transparency and organisation.

Almost all homes in Pombal damaged

Almost all homes in the municipality of Pombal were damaged due to severe weather, the Municipal Council announced today, warning that reconstruction will require a financial effort beyond the municipality's capacity.