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Ten thousand workers in areas affected by the 'train' of storms that hit the country at the end of January and the beginning of February are already benefiting from the measure of the Institute of Employment and Professional Training (IEFP) that provides for salary payments.
The applications cover 3,840 workers, totalling more than 11 million euros.
They are raising money and essential goods and delivered 17 appliances this Friday.
Support for families affected by the storm can reach up to 1074 euros per person. Applications for this support are made online, with Social Security required to respond within five days. Additionally, companies and self-employed individuals have a 30-day window to request a full exemption from social security contributions. However, it is important to note that a 100% salary guarantee during layoff is not included in this support.
The Portuguese Development Bank (Banco Português de Fomento, BPF) is launching two support lines this Wednesday for companies affected by Storm Kristin. These involve portfolio guarantees totalling €1.5 billion that will be channelled through commercial banks. Regarding the investment line, worth €1 billion, companies will be able to ...
Practical advice on supporting communities hit by Storm Kristin, including how to donate to relief funds, volunteer safely, offer temporary shelter, check on elderly neighbours, secure property, and follow official safety and evacuation guidance.
The mayor of Montemor-o-Velho, José Veríssimo (Socialist Party), said today that the toll exemption announced by the Government “is belated”, but constitutes “an incentive” and “a recognition” of the suffering of the communities affected by Storm Kristin.
The Prime Minister announced today that the Government will waive tolls for one week in areas affected by Storm Kristin, within a perimeter covering stretches of the A8, A17, A14 and A19.
Companies that hire people whose unemployment was 'directly caused' by Storm Kristin will benefit from a 50% exemption on employer social security contributions (TSU) for one year, the Ministry of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security revealed today.
More than €600,000 has been raised for the Social Emergency Fund to support victims of Storm Kristin, created by the Diiocesan Caritas of Leiria‑Fátima, it was announced today.
BPI today welcomed the measures announced by the Government to support families and businesses affected by Storm Kristin, including loan moratoria, calling them immediately feasible and adding that further measures are expected after a more thorough assessment of the damage.
The Armed Forces announced they will provide 18 tonnes of tarpaulins for homes hit by the storm.
This week, people are making fun of those who are actually working to deliver supplies to the communities most affected by the storm. Listen to Ricardo Araújo Pereira's programme as a podcast.
The Portuguese government announced a support package worth up to €2.5 billion on Sunday to respond to the damage caused by Storm Kristin, covering families, businesses and public entities. The The post 14 government support measures announced in aftermath of Storm Kristin appeared first on Portugal Resident.
BE today considered the support approved by the Government in response to the effects of Storm Kristin to be 'totally insufficient', saying it hopes the measures are only a 'first emergency tranche' and never the upper limit of public intervention.
The government approved a package of support that could reach €2.5 billion to address the damage caused by Storm Kristin, covering households, businesses and public bodies.
António Raminhos, Luís Filipe Borges and Marco Horácio intend to help victims of Storm Kristin.
Last night the Algarve mobilised to send heavy-duty generators and technical expertise up to storm-ravaged areas in the centre of the country. In a statement, local Civil Protection says the The post Algarve sends generators and expertise to storm-devastated centre appeared first on Portugal Resident.
With the election campaign shaped by the devastating effects of Storm Kristin, António José Seguro has been visiting — albeit without journalists — some of the municipalities most affected, especially in the districts of Leiria and Santarém, and has also taken the opportunity to offer suggestions to the Government and to criticise the lack of aid to the affected communities.
Members of the public can donate at Fórum Braga, the Municipal Civil Protection Centre and the Braga Sapadores fire station.
Support for those affected by the damage caused by depression Kristin includes the deployment of personnel and equipment, such as tarpaulins to cover roofs. ANEPC is working together with the Air Force and the Armed Forces.
André Ventura cancelled the two street rallies he had scheduled for this Friday in Espinho and Póvoa de Varzim, replacing them with collection drives for essential goods.
The institute has asked for donations to be centralised in Lisbon, Porto and Coimbra due to travel difficulties. Depression Kristin left several dead and many traumatically injured.
Bankinter Portugal has activated a set of support measures in response to the impact of Storm Kristin, including financing lines on preferential terms.