Due to the celebration this weekend of the patron saint festivities of the island of La Graciosa, the Civil Guard of the Las Palmas Command has deployed the Citizen Security Unit, which will carry out crime prevention work jointly with territorial patrols from Costa Teguise, in addition to the development of the festivities, the Maritime Service will enhance surveillance on the island's coastline.
The objective is to guarantee the normal development of the planned events with specialized personnel who will carry out an operation to guarantee safety in maritime transport, carrying out prevention, maintenance and restoration of Citizen Security due to the large influx of visitors to the island of La Graciosa in the celebration of the events of Our Lady La Virgen del Carmen, in coordination with other Security and emergency bodies.
This deployment is intended to guarantee security in maritime transport, ensure public safety with the prevention and dissuasion of criminal or administrative offenses such as drug dealing and drug use, among other tasks, leaving the island's coastline under the competences of the specific tasks of the Provincial Maritime Service, which will be providing support in the events that take place in the coastal area.
Safety tips
People who plan to travel to the island of La Graciosa on the occasion of the festivities are recommended to wear comfortable clothing, sun protection and drink plenty of water to quell the heat. Always follow the instructions of the organizers and security and emergency agencies, avoid carrying large packages that could hinder a possible evacuation and keep in mind that mobile phone coverage may be limited due to the influx of people.
Once at the place, identify the emergency exits and if there are static elements such as posts or lampposts, never climb on them; do not stand under elements that may involve risk, such as speakers or parts of the stage; do not stop in passageways; watch our belongings and, if you see something anomalous, notify the Security Forces, bearing in mind that if we go with children, we must take special care not to lose sight of them.
