Rescues in the Madeira mountains will be paid in 2024

Tobi Hughes·
Madeira News

Go against the rules and expect a massive fine, as these rescues are not a small amount of money, they cost 100s of  euros per hour.

Pedro Ramos says that anyone who does not comply with the “rules” and “recommendations” will be penalized.

The regional secretary of Health and Civil Protection points to the first quarter of next year for the entry into force of the measure that aims to make ransoms paid in the mountains of Madeira.

It was at the end of this morning, on the sidelines of the 1st Regional Meeting of Informal Caregivers, that Pedro Ramos realized that the matter is being analyzed by the different areas of the Regional Government that have a ‘vote’ on the matter, namely the Secretariat Regional Health and Civil Protection, the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Environment and the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture.

“Right now there is a document that was designed by the Regional Secretariat of Health and Civil Protection, which is in the possession of the other departments, to prepare a final document on how this aid could have other implications, in terms of payments”, he said. the government official, clarifying that “any assistance that has to be provided, in which the rules that are implemented are not being complied with, this assistance must have its costs”, he added.

Regarding informal caregivers, Pedro Ramos highlighted the important role played by these people and promised more financial and training support for the coming years, since, as he mentioned, the Regional Government is committed to investing in the greater longevity of Madeirans. 

The government official highlighted the challenge this represents, arguing, for example, with the focus on Long-Term Care, whose regulatory diploma has already been discussed. The support to be made available will focus more on the home, since, as he noted, people who are institutionalized already have support. 

“Informal caregivers will play a very important role in this multidisciplinary approach to monitoring these situations”, with the regional secretary highlighting the role of Social Services in articulating all variables. 

The 1st Regional Meeting of Informal Caregivers brought together more than 100 of these caregivers at Colégio dos Jesuítas, this Monday, in a moment that served to symbolically honor, through their guardianship, these people who dedicate themselves to caring for those close to them. 

 

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29 Responses

  1. And not before time.
    Something has to be done to make irresponsible people to take some responsibility for their actions!

    1. And what about the majority of people who are not irresponsible but can still have an accident despite them taking care.

        1. Tobi, after reading the article properly, please point out where I have missed any reference to off track. The other reference is to rules. The only rule I can find is not to use roads marked as closed. Anything else is recommendations. You can’t fine someone for ignoring advice, which is all a recommendation is. You can’t make laws fining people for ignoring recommendations.

  3. Quite agree! After you fine a few of them, word will spread (maybe) and they will stop being stupid.

  5. 100% agree, but this must not be a money generator without adequate measures in place like a dedicated website or area that states walks that are off limits. This area also needs to be promoted and available in all hotels. How else will tourists know?

  6. I totally agree as well. Should be the same here in Scotland when people go up our mountains unprepared and then volunteer mountain rescue people have to go and look for them. They should have insurance or be fined.

    1. The magic word is volunteer, people who are prepared to help. In Madeira we are talking of the paid emergency services. As to insure or be fined, you are saying that all hill walkers must be insured before setting out, that if not they are criminals? What all of them?

  7. I am almost sure, that Madeira will pay a high price for that. People in danger will think twice if they call the rescue or not, making things even worse. It is not the first area where this has happened.
    In the end, however, all those who condemn the victims from the sofa have done their justice

      1. Charging for emergency services is a slippery slope.

        Are people charged 100s of euros per hour fees for emergency response to an accident they inadvertently caused?

        Is there a fee when an elderly person falls on the sidewalk and requires emergency assistance?

        It could be said that the parties involved in the above situations were careless to an extent. What’s the difference?

        Also, don’t include any fines for traffic violations since this is about charging for emergency service response. Not fines for acts violating law.

        1. Read it again taking special note of the word ‘Mountains’ …doubt that would include old people slipping on a pavement!!!

          1. If they can charge for a fall in the “mountains” why can’t they charge for a fall in the street? Also, there no “old people” in any mountains on the island ??

          2. H,
            Now read my reply about it being a slippery slope…… think of it this way.. what starts in the mountains can make its way to the street.

      2. Assuming you walk the mountains, are you suggesting that there should be some sort of tariff, for rescues after an accident, and I repeat accident. x for a responsible victim, x + a for one who has not the right apparel, x +a + b for one who didn’t leave note of where he was going. Who will decide the fee, when will it be paid. Are you suggesting anyone who walks the mountain carries a credit card at all times.

    2. Michael. Instead, maybe people will think twice about venturing into areas that are closed for their own safety !

  9. Its been a long time coming to many people don’t abide by rules when they are put in place for their own safety.

    1. Pauline and Russ, what rules? Apart from areas that are closed off, what rules> Everything else is advice.

  10. This can’t come too soon !
    I think charging people for rescuing when they have not complied to the rules should already be happening.

  11. Thank you to the author of the article that is making the effort to get this information out there. And thank you to the people who actually read the article for what it is. No thank you to the people that read what they want and make up fake scenarios completely off basis of what is being discussed.

  12. Thank you to the author who is working to get this information out there. Thank you to the readers that actually read the article for what it is and share their insight.
    No thank you to the people that read something, make up their own stories, and make up outlandish assumptions or stories that have no bearing on what was actually stated. I swear some people just want to play victim for everything, especially when they are being held responsible for their own actions.

      1. Tobi, it’s your blog but I would have preferred to have read the comment then made up my own mind as to whether I agreed or disagreed with the writer.

  13. Go and have an accident in a French mountain and see how much that will cost you. They take your credit card before they take your pulse. A helicpoter rescue starts at 6000 euro..

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