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In the wake of four hours of storms, companies have submitted 1500 requests for salary support to the IEFP (Institute for Employment and Professional Training).
The article discusses the aftermath of Storm Kristin in Alvaiázere, Portugal, highlighting the vulnerability of local housing. Three weeks post-storm, local officials, including the president of the Pussos São Pedro parish, are actively supporting affected residents, often at the expense of their own properties. The situation underscores the need for better disaster preparedness and community support in the region.
In the municipalities of Marinha Grande and Leiria alone, over a thousand companies have been affected by Storm Kristin. A large number are either idle or operating at partial capacity. In some cases, reconstruction will need to be done almost from scratch.
Due to Storm Kristin, over a million people were left without power. It took nearly a month to restore electricity to almost the entire population affected by the storm.
The article discusses the systemic failures of Portugal's infrastructure, particularly highlighted by recent storms that exposed coordination failures and decades of under-investment. It argues that the lack of redundancy in critical infrastructure leads to simultaneous failures in essential services, undermining the state's ability to protect its citizens. The author emphasizes the need for structural change in political decision-making and investment strategies to ensure resilience against future disasters, warning that the current approach prioritizes short-term savings over long-term security.
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The President says he decided to go to the affected areas to see the impact of the storm.
The municipality was heavily affected by Storm Kristin. Schools have been closed since Wednesday.
The situation remains relatively calm at Furadouro beach in Ovar, CNN Portugal reporter Hugo Pereira Santos reports. Cleaning work continues on the seafront promenade, which has been overrun by sand due to rough sea conditions.
NOS teams are on the ground, working after the disruptions caused by Depression Kristin to restore normal service as soon as conditions permit access to roads and the restoration of power.
