Hurricane
Gabrielle is about to battering the Portuguese mid-Atlantic islands of the
Azores
Massive
waves of 14 to 18 metres will cause much flooding and coastal damage to the
autonomous region. Heavy rain could add to the flooding and cause landslides in
the nine islands before the hurricane weakens and moves in on Portugal’s
mainland west coast on Friday.
Red alerts have been issued for this rare event. All public services have been closed by the President of the Azores Government, Jose Manuel Bolieiro who has emphasised that “the absolute priority is to protect people’s lives and safety.”
CHARITY HELP AVAILABLE
ALZHEIMER
PORTUGAL
Alzheimer Portugal is a nationwide organisation created more than 30
years ago specifically to promote the quality of life for people with dementia,
as well as their families and carers.
It is there for you should you need their professional advice.
Alzheimer Portugal actively participates with its European and worldwide
partners to gather and disseminate the latest information about dementia.
Website:
https://alzheimerportugal.org
Email:
Phone
Lisbon: +351 21 361 04 60
Portimão: 96276 690
Lagoa: 965 276 690
⸻MADRUGADA
This unique Algarve organisation provides a home-based, end-of-life
palliative nursing care service for people wishing to spend their final days
professionally cared for in their own home.
Established in 2009, they are now renowned for the excellence of
palliative care, which is provided free of charge.
Based in Praia da Luz in the western Algarve, their specialist clinical
teams work extensively to help people, and those important to them, manage the
challenges of life-limiting illnesses through counselling, therapeutic and
creative activities, complementary therapies, advice, and education.
Phone
+351 282 61 375
Email: admin@madruada-portugal.com
The
more donations they receive, the more their specialist volunteers are able to
care for the community.
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