This municipality in the interior of the Coimbra district has announced, in coordination with the Parish Councils, a series of sessions until the 29th to clarify doubts and assess damages.
In statements to Lusa, the Mayor of Pampilhosa da Serra, Jorge Custódio, stated that without consulting the affected population, it is still not possible to estimate the total damages.
“The major damages are in forestry, agriculture, and some businesses, with primary residences also experiencing damage to paintwork, blinds, and air conditioning units,” he explained.
The sessions with municipal technicians are aimed at those who suffered damages in agricultural operations – warehouses and other structures, animals, apiaries, permanent and temporary crops, machinery, and equipment, as well as in commerce and/or industry, and in permanent and non-permanent residences.
Participants should bring identification documents and proof of ownership of the affected assets (property ledgers, vehicle and/or machinery registration titles).
The municipality of Pampilhosa da Serra is expected to approve two proposals on Monday during a council session, offering support measures for the population and local associations to mitigate some of the effects caused by the fire that impacted the area.
One proposal, in coordination with the inter-municipal company APIN, ensures that the consumers in the affected locations are not penalized for extraordinary water consumption due to firefighting efforts and the protection of people and property, “acknowledging the added efforts by the population in combating the flames.”
The other measure proposes refunding the amount paid by associations for licenses issued for events and parties that had to be canceled from August 15 to 21 due to the activation of the Municipal Emergency and Civil Protection Plan.
“With these measures, the Municipality aims to reaffirm its commitment to supporting the community, strengthening the response capacity of the council, and driving the recovery from the impacts caused by this fire,” stated the Pampilhosa da Serra Council.
