Expressing concern about the rise in temperatures in the coming days, some of which could “even exceed 40 degrees”, José Luís Carneiro considered that it was “very relevant” that everyone “pay particular attention to the use of fire, agricultural and forestry machinery, to avoid ignitions”, because avoiding them contributes “to a safer country and to the protection of people’s lives and property”.

The official said that in the next few days, the three “risk indicators” will exceed the “dangerousness index”, as winds of more than 30 kilometers per hour and humidity below 30% are expected.

José Luís Carneiro was speaking during the security “briefing” of the possible detachment of the National Republican Guard (GNR) on the eve of the end of the Tour of Portugal by bike.

Referring to the fact that it was “a very special day of racing”, the official “left a note of gratitude” to the GNR and the PSP who traveled to other places and in other operations for guarantee the safety of the race.

The Minister of Internal Administration also considered that the study carried out by the judicial police (PJ) on the behavior of those responsible for arson practices should be known “so that everyone can express themselves and form an opinion on the subject”.

To avoid being “misinterpreted”, he suggested that “the opinion of specialists in the field be heard and that they seek to know the conclusions of this study”.

On site, he also recalled “the example of innovation given by the GNR” in terms of protective equipment for motorcyclists on duty.

“We have an average of 100 deaths in the country due to the use of motorcycles or mopeds and it is a sad average which must stir the collective conscience”, he said.

The Minister also pointed out that the GNR had developed equipment to activate an airbag on the back, chest and in vital areas of the body, an experience to be extended to Guarda motorcyclists and Portuguese motorcycle enthusiasts.

Asked if Portugal would again send means to help fight the ongoing fires in Canada, José Luís Carneiro deplored what is happening in this country and in others in the world such as “Spain, Greece or Hawaii”, to whom he sent words of solidarity.

Recalling that Portugal had already sent aid to Canada when the weather conditions in Portugal allowed it, the Minister underlined: “Reality shows that we all need to be increasingly prepared as a society to protect ourselves from fires. extremes.

Asked whether there is already a replacement for Magina da Silva in the national leadership of the PSP, the minister said that it is a question “which is being dealt with in the framework of serious reflection and inter-institutional dialogue ” and that “at the appropriate time” will be the decision is disclosed.

Regarding the demand for improved working conditions at the GNR and the PSP, José Luís Carneiro said that, like the previous ones, future state budgets will include funds for these positions.

“There is a dialogue that has developed with the unions representing the police and also the association of guards which will continue in the near future because the elements of the security forces deserve not only words of gratitude, but also investments in the improvement of their living conditions, their salary conditions and the infrastructure of the forces of the security services”, he concluded.

CP // JPS

By Impala News / Lusa

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