GNR opens museum to the public to mark the 271st anniversary of the Lisbon Earthquake

The Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR) will open its museum in Lisbon on November 1 to commemorate the 271st anniversary of the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. The event will showcase the search and rescue capabilities of its Emergency Protection and Rescue Unit (UEPS), including demonstrations of structural shoring techniques. The museum will be open from 10 AM to 6 PM, with the last entry at 5:30 PM. Activities include a canine search and rescue demonstration and an exhibition on emergency preparedness. Additionally, the GNR headquarters will be illuminated in purple on the night of October 31 to honor earthquake victims.