Any location can be subject to flooding, making it one of the most frequent natural disasters, with the potential to cause significant damage to buildings, contents, and outdoor storage.
Some areas on the mainland have been identified as having a high probability of flooding in 20-year periods, namely:Porto/Vila Nova de Gaia, Coimbra, Mondego River Estuary, Abrantes/Santarém/Vila Franca de Xira, Loures/Odivelas, Torres Vedras, Tomar, Setúbal, Alcácer do Sal, Santiago do Cacém/parish of Alvalade.
The best way to prevent flooding is to avoid building in areas prone to flooding.
In order to help minimize damage that may occur in the event of flooding, it is important to have a checklist handy.
Here is achecklistthatdoes not replace the claim submission.
