Order no. 197/2026 formalizes the revision of the Industrial Free Trade Zone Emergency Plan, which also serves as the External Emergency Plan for the Canical Fuel Storage Park. This measure is part of the prevention regime for major accidents involving dangerous substances, in accordance with Decree-Law no. 150/2015. The plan is available for consultation on the Madeira Development Society, S.A. website.
The Regional Government has approved the plan for the 2026 summer season, focusing on prevention and surveillance in high-risk areas.
The Madeira Government has approved the amounts that tobacco producers must pay to municipalities to offset the costs of cleaning plastic filters in 2026 and 2027.
The Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture has officially released the list of bathing waters, their respective seasons, and beaches with lifeguard supervision for the current season.