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.