Severe weather: families, employers and PSSIs can access support from Social Security and IEFP
Publication Date: 18/02/2026
Following Storm “Kristin”, the Government has made extraordinary support measures available to help those directly affected, including families, employers, self-employed workers, and Private Social Solidarity Institutions
All information about the measures, as well as the forms and contacts, is available on the official portals of Social Security and the Institute for Employment and Vocational Training (IEFP). In these portals you can check the available support, the application procedures, and the contacts for additional clarification.
Who can benefit
Affected families (e.g., situations of financial hardship or loss of income)
Employers whose activity was impacted
Self-employed workers with reduced ability to work and/or loss of income
IPSS (support related to social responses and continuity of services)
Where to find the measures, forms and contacts
Social Security
On the Social Security portal you will find:
information on available social support
application forms
contacts and guidance for questions and form completion
Link: https://www.seg-social.pt/ptss/pssd/menu/acao-social/apoios-respostas-sociais/apoios-excecionais-tempestade
IEFP
On the IEFP portal you will find:
support measures aimed at employers and self-employed workers
rules, required documentation and attachments (forms, guidance and FAQs)
deadlines and submission methods
Link: https://www.iefp.pt/calamidades-apoios
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Practical next steps
Identify on the relevant portal which support measure applies to your situation (family, company, self-employed or PSSI/IPSS).
Gather the required documentation and complete the corresponding form.
Submit the application through the channels indicated (online and/or email/in person, depending on the measure).