In accordance with the statement from the Government of the Portuguese Republic, the President of the Municipal Chamber of São Brás de Alportel held an emergency meeting with the executive, protection services, inspection, communication office, and operational service managers to determine a set of urgent measures.
Among the announced measures are the closure of all establishments of the Municipal School Park and the closure of Municipal Services and equipment considered non-essential, such as cultural, sports, tourist, and recreational facilities. Essential services like Civil Protection, Inspection, Communication Office, Operational Services, the Community Support Center, the Municipal Veterinary Clinic, the Municipal Market, and minimum services at the Municipal Chamber will remain operational, subject to the evolving situation.
The use of remote working is recommended for municipal employees, with adjustments to working hours. The use of Public Parks and Gardens has also been prohibited, and municipal transport to the mountainous area has been cancelled for November 11th.
The Municipal Road 1202, in the Cova da Muda area, will have its use restricted to residents and essential services, with an appeal to use it only for urgent travel. All Municipal employees are on standby.
The municipality will regularly disseminate information through its communication channels and social media. Adopting the preventive measures announced by the Civil Protection Authority is fundamental. All incidents must be reported to the Municipal Civil Protection Service, at the São Brás de Alportel Fire Department, by phone at 289 842 666 or by email at protecao.civil@cm-sbras.pt.
