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Civil Protection warns of the importance of being prepared for an earthquake
The National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC) is holding its annual public earthquake awareness exercise, "A Terra Treme" (The Earth Shakes), on Thursday, 5 November. An official emphasized that although Portugal's recent building regulations improve seismic resistance, the country remains in a vulnerable zone and residents should be prepared for potential disruptions to daily life, infrastructure, and services.
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While this is an awareness campaign rather than an active emergency, it serves as a reminder to ensure your household has an emergency plan and supplies, as ANEPC stresses that large-scale earthquakes can affect housing stability, supply networks, and transport across mainland Portugal.CNN PortugalRead original ↗
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