Discover Lisbon's 86 Emergency Meeting Points Ready to Save Lives!
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Discover Lisbon's 86 Emergency Meeting Points Ready to Save Lives!

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Summary:

  • 86 Emergency Meeting Points across Lisbon ready for natural disasters.

  • Designed for over 600,000 people to gather safely.

  • Locations selected based on risk analyses for effective emergency response.

  • Register for the SMS alert system to stay informed.

  • Download the Emergency Kit for safety in case of disasters.

In case of earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, or fires in the Portuguese capital, the Emergency Meeting Points can save many lives. Let's find out where they are located!

Emergency Meeting Points in Lisbon

The Emergency Meeting Points in Lisbon are designated locations identified by the Municipal Civil Protection where you can shelter during catastrophic or serious emergencies. These sites are part of a broader emergency preparedness and response plan coordinated by Civil Protection and local parish councils.

Currently, there are 86 Emergency Meeting Points spread across all Lisbon parishes, capable of accommodating over 600,000 people.

Emergency Meeting Points Sign Sign indicating Tsunami Danger Zone and evacuation route direction.

Where Are These Emergency Meeting Points Located?

To ensure the safety of the Lisbon population, these locations allow many people to gather temporarily when staying at home or in other buildings is deemed dangerous. By concentrating a larger number of people at strategic points, coordination of rescue operations by authorities is facilitated.

These safe spots are located throughout the city, particularly near residential and commercial areas, where there are usually more residents. The 86 Emergency Meeting Points were selected based on risk analyses and have adequate infrastructure to support large gatherings.

You can find a map of all the Emergency Meeting Points on the Lisbon City Hall website, which allows you to set directions via GPS.

Map of Emergency Meeting Points Map showing the concentration of Emergency Meeting Points in Lisbon.

What to Do in Case of Emergency?

First of all, make sure to register in the SMS alert system to stay informed about abnormal occurrences in Lisbon, including adverse weather conditions and technological anomalies.

Next, download and keep the Emergency Kit recommended by civil authorities, ensuring you take the first steps to stay safe during a major disaster in the city.

However, only in case of emergency should you head to the nearest point of refuge from your home or workplace. The establishment of these Emergency Meeting Points reflects the city’s commitment to mitigating the impacts of natural disasters, similar to the 1755 earthquake that struck Lisbon.

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