The left bloc will propose in parliament that the swimming season last at least seven months. “Heat waves have changed the way people use beaches in Portugal. We are seeing an increase in the number of drownings and rescue operations,” he explained to the publication. CM Fabian Figueiredo, parliamentary leader of the party. BE proposes that the swimming season last “from at least 20 March to 31 October each year.” Municipalities must determine a specific date for the swimming season. They will now have to declare this period before November 30 of the previous year.
BE recalls that on the weekend of April 12 and 14, four people died at sea, and 249 rescue operations were recorded on beaches outside the swimming season. To reduce the risk on beaches, blockers also argue that the IPMA should issue warnings to “the ministries responsible for the environment, defence, home administration and chambers” whenever weather conditions favor a “large influx” on beaches outside the prescribed period. for the swimming season.
To improve beach safety, the Block will also propose creating a “permanent lifeguard body for continuous response throughout the year.” “This will be a database of people trained as lifeguards who can be hired at any time of the year, such as during heat waves that occur in winter,” says the blocker. The proposals also include a review of status and salary increases.
Author: Diogo Carreira
Source: CM Jornal
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