Following the decision to raise the alert level, the Portuguese National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC) has issued an SMS warning to the public. The message aims to inform citizens of extreme weather conditions (specifically strong winds and persistent rainfall) associated with Storm Charles, expected on Wednesday, November 11th.   The SMS alert includes an ANEPC contact number (800 246 246) that citizens can call to clarify any questions until 8:00 p.m. on November 10th.   The service is completely free of charge and does not require any subscription. More information here.

The Portuguese National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC) issued a public warning via SMS to the population of Portugal mainland, in order to inform about the high risk of wildfires and the health precautions they should take due to the heat.   The warning message is sent by AvisoPROCIV.   The SMS has no costs for the user and does not require any subscription. More information here.    Find out how to protect yourself from the heat at: www.dgs.pt

With the rising temperatures, the use of lakes and reservoirs for leisure increases. However, these locations can conceal risks and in most cases, they lack surveillance.   The National Autorithy for Emercency and Civil Protection (ANEPC) reminds some essential safety recommendations: Keep an eye on children permanently and keep them under supervision at all times; Avoid diving into unknown areas. Depth and features of background may vary; Enter the water gradually. Temperature may be lower than it appears; Keep away from floodgates, spillways, and other hydraulic infrastructure; Only use authorized and suitable places for bathing; If you witness a dangerous situation underwater, do not enter. Call for help 112.   Adopt safe behaviors and avoid risky situations.   Picture: LUSA

The Portuguese National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC), following the decision to increase the level of alert for the Flood Emergency Plan in the Tagus basin, issued an SMS warning to the population, in order to inform citizens in flood-prone areas about the risk of flooding in the next days.   The SMS warning message includes a reference to an ANEPC contact telephone number (+351 214 247 247), through which citizens can clarify any question they might have, until 05-FEV, 5 p.m.   The SMS has no costs for the user and does not require any subscription.   More information here.

The Portuguese National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC), following the decision to increase the level of alert, issued an SMS warning to the population, in order to inform citizens about the risk of flooding in the next days.   The SMS warning message includes a reference to an ANEPC contact telephone number (+351 214 247 247), through which citizens can clarify any question they might have, until 01-FEV, 5 p.m.   The SMS has no costs for the user and does not require any subscription.   More information here.

The Portuguese National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC), following today’s decision of increasing the level of alert, issued an SMS warning to the population in several areas of Portugal, in order to inform citizens about extreme wind conditions during dawn and early morning.   The SMS warning message includes a reference to an ANEPC contact telephone number (+351 214 247 247), through which citizens can clarify any question they might have, until 27-JAN, 11 p.m.   The SMS has no costs for the user and does not require any subscription.   More information here.