Over 2 million euros already paid for housing recovery in Sertã
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Over 2 million euros already paid for housing recovery in Sertã

SAPO7 September 2026 at 17:30

The municipality of Sertã has already paid over two million euros for the recovery of permanent housing damaged by storm Kristin. This value represents a significant investment in the reconstruction and repair of homes affected by this meteorological phenomenon in the municipal territory.

The number of applications submitted for permanent housing support totals 972, which places Sertã as the sixth municipality in the country with the highest volume of support requests. This data highlights the scale of the damage caused by storm Kristin in this inland region of the district of Castelo Branco.

The Municipality of Sertã has played an active role in monitoring and coordination with the affected homeowners, ensuring that the entire process of accessing support proceeds in an organized and effective manner. This municipal coordination aims to ensure that available funds reach those most in need quickly.

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