In Portugal (49%) and Cyprus (47%), respondents feel more exposed to forest fires, while a majority of 17 Member States - from Greece (61%) to Lithuania (29%) - the most selected item was extreme weather events, such as drought and heat or cold waves.

In Estonia, respondents feel exposed to "disruptions to critical infrastructure" (49%) and in Germany, respondents mentioned "political or geopolitical tensions" (38%).

The risk of extreme weather events was identified by 40% (EU 38%), 30% chose floods (EU 26%) and 29% chose public health emergencies (EU 27%) as being among the most identified risks by respondents in Portugal with regard to personal vulnerability to disaster risks.

The national media are the main source of information for the majority of Portuguese people (59%), above the EU average of 49%, followed by emergency services (PT 48%, EU 33%), family and friends (tied at 31%) and social networks (PT 25% EU 29%).

Almost three in four (74%) of Portuguese respondents also said they trust the information provided by public authorities and emergency services (EU 70%), but a majority of 52% (EU 39%) said they had difficulty finding it.

In terms of prevention, 50% of Portuguese people have a torch or candles (EU 47%), 39% have organised an emergency pharmacy (EU 36%), 26% have a water supply for cooking and hygiene (EU 20%), 14% store food and drinks (EU 29%) and 12% have a battery-powered radio (EU 20%).

In the event of a natural disaster, 92% of respondents in Portugal (EU 85%) say they have complete confidence in the capabilities of the national emergency services (firefighters, police, civil protection, health services).

A total of 1,032 people were interviewed in Portugal, out of a European total of 26,411, between 9 and 27 September.