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Paulo Sequeira estimates he has already sold 'several hundred thousand' tiles since Storm Kristin hit the country.
The Navy today assisted 92 people with repairs to their homes and carried out electrical repairs and generator maintenance in six locations in the district of Leiria, this branch of the Armed Forces said, with 375 military personnel deployed.
Joaquim Leitão, a professor and civil protection expert, warns about the risks of repairs carried out by families. He says it is important to issue the warning so citizens are aware of the risks they face.
The municipality of Proença-a-Nova warned today about fraudsters in the area who pose as repair service providers or suppliers of materials.
Scammers are posing as repair service providers or suppliers of materials.
Storm Kristin destroyed many homes in the worst-affected regions. To help families rebuild, banks are offering financing for repair work with zero spread and no fees. There are further measures to support businesses as well. So far, only Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD) and Novobanco have been the only credit institutions to do so.
