Soure Parish Council closes in-person services and suspends parks due to Storm Charles

Exceptional measures include closure of playgrounds and green spaces, with telephone support for emergencies.

Generic image of a Portuguese town hall facade made of stone with an ornate balcony and iron railings, under the warm afternoon sun.
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Generic image of a Portuguese town hall facade made of stone with an ornate balcony and iron railings, under the warm afternoon sun.

The Soure Parish Council has decided to close in-person services and suspend the use of parks and gardens on November 11th, in response to the weather alert caused by depressions Bruna and Charles.

Following the state of alert declared by the Government due to the worsening meteorological conditions associated with depressions Bruna and Charles, the Soure Parish Council has determined a set of exceptional measures for November 11th.
An Order has been issued by the President of the Soure Parish Council, which includes the closure of in-person services at the Council's headquarters for the entire day. Telephone support for urgent situations will be available through the contacts 962 090 940, 965 203 896, and 966 110 127.
Operational staff will be on standby and ready to intervene in situations such as clearing roads, removing fallen trees or objects, and assisting the population. The use of playgrounds, fitness parks, and other Council equipment has also been suspended, as has access to parks, gardens, green spaces, and wooded areas. Circulation and presence near watercourses, riverbanks, and flood-prone areas are prohibited.
The Parish Council urges the public to avoid non-essential travel, not to circulate near watercourses or flood-prone areas, to avoid parks and wooded areas, and to follow the instructions of civil protection authorities.
The Soure Parish Council will maintain constant surveillance and will communicate any changes in measures promptly. The order takes immediate effect and is valid until 11:59 PM on November 11th, 2026.
Based on information from the official source: Junta de Freguesia de Soure (10/11/2026)