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.

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 the extreme weather (snowfall on low altitude areas and high swell in the coast) 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 22-JAN, 10 p.m.   The SMS has no costs for the user and does not require any subscription.   More information here.

The Portuguese National Coordination Center declared the “IV alert level” for the National Mechanism for Rural Fire Fighting Operations (a “IV alert level” represents the maximum level of readiness and mobilization of civil protection forces and relief units). Therefore 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 an extreme risk situation related to rural fires.   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.   The SMS has no costs for the user and does not require any subscription. More information here.

Portugal has, since June 15, two rural firefighting aircraft to respond to requests from the EU's Civil Protection Mechanism.   These medium amphibious aircraft are part of the rescEU European emergency reserve and will be on national territory until October 31. They are ready to be engaged both on national territory and in other European countries, whenever local capacities are insufficient to respond to extreme situations.   The rescEU program, created by the European Union, aims to guarantee a rapid, coordinated and effective response to major disasters, by providing shared resources between member states - such as aircraft, medical units, temporary shelters, transport, generators and NRBQ (nuclear, radiological, biological and chemical) capabilities.   With this initiative, Portugal strengthens its capacity to respond to rural fires and reaffirms its commitment to European solidarity in civil protection.

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 in the Center and South of Portugal, in order to inform citizens about the extreme weather (heavy rain and strong winds) in the next days, with the associated risk of flooding.   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.   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 in the North and Center of Portugal, in order to inform citizens about the extreme weather (heavy rain and strong winds) in the next days, with the associated risk of flooding.   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.   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) issued an SMS warning to the population in the districts of Viana do Castelo, Braga, Porto, Beja e Faro, in order to inform citizens about the risk situation of floods.   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.   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 some areas of the North and Center of Portugal, in order to inform citizens about the extreme weather (heavy rain and strong winds) in the next days, with the associated risk of flooding.   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.   The SMS has no costs for the user and does not require any subscription.   More information here.

The Portuguese National Coordination Center declared the “red alert” for the National Mechanism for Rural Fire Fighting Operations (a “red alert” represents the maximum level of readiness and mobilization of civil protection forces and relief units). Therefore the Portuguese National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC) issued a public warning via SMS to the population in the North and Center of Portugal mainland, in order to inform about an extreme risk situation related to rural fires.   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.   The SMS has no costs for the user and does not require any subscription. More information here

Yesterday, 15th December, the Portuguese National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC) presented the Protection and Relief Joint Operations Instrument at Torre (Serra da Estrela), an instrument that will act in response to emergency situations along the mountain range (Maciço Central).   Due to its unique characteristics, Serra da Estrela is one of the most sought-after tourist attractions in Continental Portugal, attracting thousands of people every year, especially during the winter.   Taking into account this influx of visitors, ANEPC plans and operates a specific joint instrument, every year, that ensures an efficient and effective response in terms of protection and relief, working under the guidance of National Operations Plan for Serra da Estrela (Plano de Operações Nacional da Serra da Estrela - PONSE).   This instrument includes the Fire Departments of Covilhã, Seia, Manteigas, Gouveia, Loriga and São Romão, the Mountain Rescue Group, ANEPC’s Civil Protection Special Force (FEPC), the National Republican Guard’s Protection and Relief Emergency Unit (UEPS), the National Institute of Medical Emergency, and other forces and means qualified to undertake protection and relief missions made available by bodies with a special duty to collaborate.   The instrument will operate between December and April, counting on 18 operatives every day during the week, and 32 at the weekend when there is a higher influx of visitors.   The presentation session was attended by the Secretary of State for Civil Protection, Patrícia Gaspar, the President of ANEPC, Duarte da Costa, the National Commander for Civil Protection and Emergency, André Fernandes, and other representatives of different bodies that are part of the national civil protection system and, therefore, of this Instrument.   The Sub-regional Commander for Civil Protection and Emergency of the Beiras and Serra da Estrela region, António Fonseca, conducted the presentation.

The Portuguese National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC), following the decision to increase the alert level, issued an SMS warning to the population, in order to inform citizens about the risk situation caused by heavy rain and strong winds. The SMS warning message includes a reference to an ANEPC contact telephone number (+351 214 247 247, available until Friday midnight), through which citizens can clarify any question they might have. 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) issued an SMS warning to the population in the districts of Lisbon and Tagus Valley, Alentejo and Algarve region, in order to inform citizens about the risk situation of floods. The SMS warning message includes a reference to an ANEPC contact telephone number (+351 214 247 247, available until Thursday midnight), through which citizens can clarify any question they might have. 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 alert level, issued an SMS warning to the population located in all districts of Portugal mainland, in order to inform citizens about the risk situation caused by heavy rain and strong winds.   The SMS warning message includes a reference to an ANEPC contact telephone number (+351 214 247 247, available until Wednesday midnight), through which citizens can clarify any question they might have.   The SMS has no costs for the user and does not require any subscription. More information here.

The Intermunicipal Community of the Aveiro Region was the winner of the 2nd edition of the Award for Good Local Practices for Promoting Resilience, an initiative promoted by the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority, within the framework of the National Strategy for Preventive Civil Protection. The purpose of the Award is to publicly recognize initiatives, considered good practices, developed by parishes, municipalities or inter-municipal entities, which encourage citizens' preparation and participation in increasing resilience in the face of serious accidents and catastrophes.   The Jury recognized the innovative nature of the project “Integrated Natural and/or Technological Risk Management System of the Aveiro Region (SEGURA)”, promoted by the Intermunicipal Community of the Aveiro Region, particularly regarding the application of new interoperable and replicable technologies with a view to to speed up access to information and better train the SEGURA Platform's main target audience, civil protection agents, consequently creating greater resilience in the Aveiro Region.

The Portuguese National Coordination Center declared the “red alert” for the National Mechanism for Rural Fire Fighting Operations (a “red alert” represents the maximum level of readiness and mobilization of civil protection forces and relief units). Therefore 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 an extreme risk situation related to rural fires. 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. The SMS has no costs for the user and does not require any subscription. More information here.

Portugal sent to Canada on Wednesday, June 14, a Joint Operational Force  of 140 operatives to support the fight against wildfires affecting the country. The Force includes elements of the National Authority Emergency and Civil Protection the Civil Protection Special Force (FEPC) of ANEPC, the Emergency Protection and Relief Unit (UEPS) of the National Republican Guard, the Institute of Conservation of Nature and Forests, by members of the Fire Departments of the Central Region and the Autonomous Region of Madeira, and the National Institute of Medical Emergencies (INEM). The Minister of Internal Administration recalled the recent missions of Portuguese forces in Turkey and Chile and referred to Canada as a country united with Portugal by historical, social and cultural ties, where more than half a million Portuguese and Portuguese descendants live. This mission stems from Canada's request for international assistance, with the Portuguese response being part of the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism.