The Lanzarote Security and Emergency Consortium, through the General Directorate of Security and Emergencies of the Government of the Canary Islands, has declared a state of alert due to adverse coastal phenomena throughout the territory of the Autonomous Community, and due to winds in the eastern islands and the island of Tenerife.
The initial validity of this alert situation begins at 08:00 hours, without a forecast for its completion having been determined.
In this sense, the Lanzarote Security and Emergency Consortium reminds the population of some recommendations and offers the emergency telephone numbers 112 or 080 to be used in case of an incident.
How to prevent and act:
Protect your home from possible invasion by seawater
Close doors and windows to avoid drafts that could lead to breakage and falling glass
Do not stand at the end of docks or breakwaters, and do not risk taking photos or videos near where the waves break
Remove pots and all objects that may fall to the street from balconies and roofs. Avoid fishing in risk areas
Do not drive vehicles on roads near the beach line
Check homes for cornices, balconies and facades in poor condition that could cause falls of rubble and debris.
Never swim on secluded beaches or beaches that you do not know well enough, because there may be local eddies
Avoid going on excursions or camping until normality is restored.
Avoid swimming on beaches with a red flag, in areas with strong waves and undertow or that lack surveillance and rescue services
Avoid practicing sports and nautical activities in the areas affected by the swell and do not camp on the beach when there is an alert for sea storms
Try to postpone road trips and, if you do, take extreme precautions. The use of public transport is recommended.
If you notice certain abnormal waves, do not stay near the sea, or approach even if it suddenly calms down
Motorcycles and large vehicles that offer a large contact surface with the wind (trucks, vans, vehicles with trailers or caravans) run the risk of overturning in the face of transverse winds.
If you have a boat, try to secure its mooring in a sheltered place
Avoid walking through gardens or wooded areas.
If you see other people in dangerous places, warn them of the danger
Stay away from walls, old houses, scaffolding, illuminated signs, billboards and other structures that may be knocked down by the wind.
If you fall into the water, move away from where the waves break, ask for help and wait to be rescued
If you try to get out and are dragged by the waves, try to calm down; do not swim against the current and let yourself be carried away. Generally, coastal currents lose intensity in other sections and it is then that you should swim
Light poles and power towers are dangerous. Move away and in case of risk call 1-1-2.
If you are on land and see that someone has fallen into the water, throw them a rope with a float, or any other object they can hold on to. Immediately notify 1-1-2 or 080.
In case of risk due to construction cranes, immediately notify 1-1-2.
Try to stay away from the coast (beaches, promenades, dock breakwaters, etc.) to avoid being hit or dragged by the action of the waves
Drive slowly and carefully in the face of the possible presence of obstacles on the road or gusts of wind that cause you to lose control of your vehicle, especially when overtaking.
For any request for information call 0-12
