Safety and Environment took part in the seminar “The Role of Municipal Civil Protection Services in Society”, held on April 15 in Póvoa de Lanhoso, as part of the 4th Municipal Civil Protection Week.

The initiative, promoted by the Municipality of Póvoa de Lanhoso, brought together specialists, technicians, and operational staff from different areas of Civil Protection, fostering a space for reflection and discussion on the main challenges currently faced by municipal services and the entities operating on the ground.

Throughout the seminar, relevant topics for the sector were addressed, namely technological innovation, risk communication, artificial intelligence, and operational coordination, in a context of sharing experiences and best practices among entities.

The participation of Safety and Environment helped strengthen institutional closeness with various Civil Protection partners and agents, highlighting the importance of cooperation and coordination between entities for a more effective, coordinated, and efficient response to incidents and the needs of communities.