The Sesimbra Municipal Chamber has decided to declare a State of Alert for the municipality's territory, activating the Municipal Operational Coordination Center. Exceptional measures include the total suspension of educational activities and the closure of all public, private, and IPSS schools and institutions on November 11th. Non-essential public services managed by the municipality and their respective facilities will be closed, while essential services will remain operational. Circulation near coastal areas and cliffs is prohibited, and circulation on public roads is limited to what is strictly necessary. Urban parks, public gardens, forest areas, and woods will be closed due to the risk of falling trees. Municipal or private facilities for physical and sports activities will also close. Security forces, the Municipal Civil Protection Service, the Sesimbra Volunteer Firefighters, and essential services have been placed on maximum readiness.
The municipality recommends adopting appropriate behaviors and preventive measures, such as clearing rainwater drainage systems, removing objects that could be swept away, and avoiding activities near watercourses. It is also advised not to cross flooded areas, to move animals and belongings from flood-prone areas to safety, and to avoid staying near beaches, cliffs, and riverside areas. Parking vehicles in areas that typically flood or in underground locations is discouraged, and securing loose structures like scaffolding and signs is advised. Caution should be exercised near wooded areas due to the risk of falling branches and trees, and shutters and windows should be closed and reinforced. Objects outdoors should be secured or removed. Defensive driving is recommended, with reduced speed and attention to water accumulation on roads, avoiding unnecessary travel and ensuring alternative lighting and communication devices are charged.
The REMOVE points in Quinta do Conde, Maçã, Lagoa de Albufeira, and Zambujal will be closed. Scheduled waste collection services and construction and demolition waste collection are suspended. AMARSUL has suspended selective collection circuits this afternoon, November 10th, and all day tomorrow, November 11th. Door-to-door collection services scheduled for the 11th will be carried out on the 12th.
