Montenegro considers that "prevention is better than cure" and praises Luís Neves
On November 11, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of prevention regarding Storm Charles, praising the Minister of Internal Administration for effective coordination. Luís Montenegro attended a briefing by the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority, confirming that the alert status would end at midnight and the Government Operations Center would be deactivated. He noted that the storm weakened compared to initial forecasts, instilling confidence in the civil protection system. The Minister of Internal Administration stated that decisions were carefully considered, rejecting claims of excessive caution. Reports indicated significant rainfall in Vila Franca de Xira, but the day was better than expected, while some areas experienced power outages.
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