US EditionPortugal Launches $3 Billion Package to Help Rebuild After Storm Kristin
- Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro announced a support package of 2.5 billion euros for recovery after Storm Kristin's devastation, which caused at least eight deaths.
- The government extended the national state of calamity until February 8, following an extraordinary Council of Ministers meeting.
- The package includes direct grants for uninsured primary homes and agricultural activities, income support for families, and tax and credit moratoriums, benefiting both families and businesses.
- Storm Kristin has affected areas like Leiria, Coimbra, Santarem, and Lisbon, leading to significant destruction and fatalities reported by local media.
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Kristin storm brought cyclone winds, torrential rain, and revealed the country's structural fragileities. But finally, is there any capacity to rebuild what was quickly destroyed?
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Portugal unveils 2.5-bln-euro support package for Storm Kristin victims
Following the passage of Tropical Storm Kristin, the Air Force Space Operations Center significantly increased the collection and processing of satellite data, which is crucial for supporting relief and recovery operations in the hardest-hit areas. The images now released clearly demonstrate the severity of the damage caused on the ground, […]
It is very important that children understand the size of these disasters, but it is essential to give them the opportunity to help in some way, combating paralysis and feelings of impotence.
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