Leiria: PSP was left without communications for several hours

Isolated cases of attempted fraud identified in applications for storm relief support in Leiria

In the applications, a house that did not exist was created using Artificial Intelligence, and there were cases of both husband and wife applying for the same location.

Three months after the storm. Support has still not reached the population

Storm Kristin changed almost everything in Leiria. At least one-third of the population remains without a landline, internet, or television at home.

9 a.m. Leiria. Regional mayors complain about lack of support

This is the case for the president of the Monte Real and Carvide parish, who indicates that recovery is proceeding slowly and with delays in the arrival of support. The situation is similar in Marinha Grande.

PSP mobile service station reinforces security in Leiria

The debut will be this Monday night at the Academic Week party.

Elderly unable to call for help due to lack of landline communications in Leiria

The local mayor stated that, regarding the mobile network, there is “occasionally” no signal and it “is weak in several areas of the parish”.

Elderly unable to call for help due to lack of landline communications in Leiria

Two local officials from the Leiria municipality expressed concern to the Lusa agency regarding elderly residents unable to call for help in emergencies due to delays in restoring landline communications following severe weather.

Seven fire departments receive 1.8 million euros in collaborative funding

The largest amount, 650,000 euros, will be used to rebuild the Leiria Volunteer Firefighters' station.

Hospital service served nearly 10,000 meals in Leiria

During the low-pressure system Kristin, which hit the Leiria area, the Common Hospital Usage Service provided meals to users of social solidarity institutions and displaced families.

Man dies in tractor rollover in Leiria

The alert for the accident reached the authorities at 14:52.

Social support and simplified lay-off scheme for affected areas published in the Diário da República

The law establishing a social support and simplified lay-off scheme for areas hit by Storm Kristin was published in the Diário da República on Tuesday, 14 April, guaranteeing workers 100% of their gross salary up to 2,760 euros. The legislation clarifies that for the first 60 days, 80% of the remuneration is covered by Social Security and 20% by the employer, with the split shifting to 70%-30% thereafter. To comply with constitutional budget constraints, the increased expenditure will take effect with the 2027 State Budget. The bill was promulgated by President António José Seguro following its parliamentary approval. The measures follow the impact of storms Kristin, Leonardo, and Marta, which resulted in 18 deaths and widespread destruction across the Centre, Lisbon, Tagus Valley, and Alentejo regions.

Bad weather. Seguro demands report from the Government

The President of the Republic will demand a report from the Government explaining “in black and white” what really happened during the so-called storm train that devastated the country, warning that it is “necessary to draw conclusions”. He did not commit to setting dates: “I will not set a deadline for this report to be presented, but it is due...”

Shouldn't we be preventing summer fires during the winter?

In Leiria, an Integrated Command was created to try to manage forests damaged by storms and mitigate the risk of summer fires. But what are we doing in the rest of the country?

“I am convinced that much will be done”: Seguro pressures Government on response to wildfires

The President of the Republic forced the Minister of Internal Administration to respond regarding the response to the wildfires. Luís Neves guaranteed that there will be a “gathering of forces” that includes the Armed Forces. Seguro is “considering” celebrating June 10th in Leiria.

Leiria warns that restoring communications affected by bad weather is essential for effective fire response

The mayor of Leiria, a municipality severely affected by the bad weather, stated that the country is 'about to enter a particularly demanding period'.

Bad weather: Polytechnic of Leiria studies impact on the population

With 500 responses already collected, the Polytechnic of Leiria aims to understand the experiences of citizens and generate recommendations for the Government and local authorities on how to better respond to future crises.

Portugal’s new fire prevention structure to be presented in Leiria today

A new structure created to better tackle the risks of rural fires is being presented in Leiria today – the idea being that it can get to grips with the The post Portugal’s new fire prevention structure to be presented in Leiria today appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Wildfires: Government creates Integrated Prevention and Operations Command

It will be presented this afternoon in Leiria, where a new structure will be installed to help reduce the risk of rural fires before the summer. It is called CIPO and stands for Integrated Prevention and Operations Command.

Integrated Command for Prevention and Operations to combat fires to be presented today

With this structure, the Government intends to reduce fire risk before the summer.

Integrated Prevention and Operations Command presented

The Integrated Prevention and Operations Command, based in Leiria, will aim to remove combustible material accumulated by storms, reopen paths, and improve access routes.

Government creates Integrated Command for Fire Prevention and Operations

The structure will be based in Leiria, where fire risk has increased due to the accumulation of fallen trees from last winter's storms.

Government creates Integrated Prevention and Operations Command to reduce fire risk

The new command will aim to remove combustible material accumulated by storms, clear critical areas, reopen paths, and improve access.

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.