Around 60 tonnes of construction materials have been sent from the Algarve municipality of Olhão to support communities hit by the recent severe weather in the district of Leiria.
According to the municipal council, the response from the local community was swift, with businesses and private citizens contributing materials needed for reconstruction work.
“Olhão has once again shown that it is a town of charitable people, ready to act when someone is in need,” said mayor Ricardo Calé. “Faced with the difficult situation experienced by the people of Leiria, the response was immediate and exemplary,” he added.
In the early hours of this Wednesday (February 11), four lorries departed from Olhão bound for Leiria – three operated by the Olhão municipal firefighters and one provided by a private company in the municipality.
The lorries are carrying roof tiles, plasterboard pallets, sand, cement, bricks, concrete blocks, gravel, tarpaulins, plastic sheeting, gloves and other materials described by the council as essential for recovery efforts in the affected areas.
“We managed to gather and send around 60 tonnes of materials that represent a concrete contribution to help many families rebuild their homes and recover their lives,” said Ricardo Calé, highlighting the collective effort behind the logistical operation.
“I want to deeply thank the Olhão firefighters, the companies that provided equipment and materials, and every citizen who made a point of contributing. This joint effort shows the strength of our community,” he said.
The municipality added that it is continuing to monitor developments and remains available to provide further support within its means.
“Solidarity has no borders and, in difficult moments, unity is what makes the difference,” the mayor concluded.
