Momentum extends its heartfelt gratitude to all civil authorities and essential workers who continue to serve Malta during Storm Harry.

Katya Compagno, executive member of Momentum, said, “We thank the Department of Civil Protection, Police, Armed Forces of Malta, LESA, hospital staff, school educators and all individuals involved in maintaining critical services, including energy, water, healthcare, education, and emergency response. Their dedication ensures the safety and well-being of our communities, often at the cost of the risks on the road and being away from their families during difficult times.”

Momentum also acknowledges the numerous companies that showed thoughtfulness by allowing employees of non-essential services to stay home, prioritising safety above all. However, Momentum is demanding an immediate halt to outdoor construction work during extreme weather, condemning developers who prioritise deadlines over human life. It is inhumane to force labourers to work in hazardous conditions that jeopardise their safety and dignity. We urge the OHSA and BCA to enforce mandatory work stoppages. Construction work has been ongoing and noted in various localities across Malta. Momentum also calls on the public to report dangerous sites directly to the OHSA via their reporting portal to help prevent avoidable tragedies.

We urge all residents to follow the warnings and guidance issued by authorities. Staying safe and remaining indoors is the best way to protect ourselves and reduce pressure on emergency services during extreme weather events.

Storms like Harry remind us of the importance of solidarity and gratitude for those who keep our country running in times of crisis. Momentum thanks every worker and volunteer whose commitment makes a difference.

Momentum jwassal il-gratitudni tiegħu lejn l-awtoritajiet ċivili kollha u lill-ħaddiema essenzjali li qed jkomplu jaqdu lil Malta matul it-Tempesta Harry.

Katya Compagno, membru eżekuttiv ta’ Momentum, qalet, “Nirringrazzjaw lid-Dipartiment tal-Protezzjoni Ċivili, lill-Pulizija, lill-Forzi Armati ta’ Malta, liĺl-LESA, lill-istaff tal-isptar, lill-edukaturi u lill-individwi kollha involuti fiż-żamma ta’ servizzi kritiċi, inklużi l-enerġija, l-ilma, il-kura tas-saħħa, l-edukazzjoni, ħaddiema tal-emerġenza. Id-dedikazzjoni tagħhom tiżgura s-sigurtà u l-benesseri tal-komunitajiet tagħna, meta wieħed jikkunsidra r-riskji li hemm fit-toroq flok ikunu mal-familji tagħhom.”

Momentum jirrikonoxxi wkoll il-bosta kumpaniji li ħallew lill-impjegati ta’ servizzi mhux essenzjali jibqgħu d-dar u taw prijorità lis-sigurtà tal-ħaddiema tagħhom. Madankollu, Momentum qed titlob waqfien immedjat tax-xogħol ta’ kostruzzjoni fil-beraħ waqt temp estrem, u tikkundanna lill-iżviluppaturi li jipprijoritizzaw l-iskadenzi fuq il-ħajja umana. Huwa inuman li l-ħaddiema jiġu mġiegħla jaħdmu f’kundizzjonijiet perikolużi li jipperikolaw is-sigurtà u d-dinjità tagħhom. Inħeġġu lill-OHSA u l-BCA biex jinfurzaw waqfiet obbligatorji mix-xogħol. Xogħol ta’ kostruzzjoni ġie nnutat f’diversi lokalitajiet madwar Malta. Momentum tappella wkoll lill-pubbliku biex jirrapporta siti perikolużi direttament lill-OHSA permezz tal-portal ta’ rappurtar tagħhom biex jgħin fil-prevenzjoni ta’ traġedji li jistgħu jiġu evitati.

Inħeġġu lir-residenti kollha biex isegwu t-twissijiet u l-gwida maħruġa mill-awtoritajiet. Li nibqgħu sikuri u ġewwa huwa l-aħjar mod biex nipproteġu lilna nfusna u nnaqqsu l-pressjoni fuq is-servizzi ta’ emerġenza matul dawn is-sitwazzjoniijiet estremi marbuta mat-temp.

Tempesti bħal Harry jfakkruna fl-importanza tas-solidarjetà u l-gratitudni għal dawk li jżommu pajjiżna għaddej fi żminijiet ta’ kriżi. Momentum jirringrazzja lil kull ħaddiem u voluntier tal-impenn tagħhom.

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