The manager of the Security and Emergency Consortium of Lanzarote, Enrique Espinosa, reported this Thursday morning the suspension of all outdoor activities in Lanzarote scheduled between 12:00 and 8:00 p.m. due to the passage of the Nuria storm.
After a meeting with the State Meteorological Agency and the Government of the Canary Islands, Emergencies has warned that the force of the wind will increase, with gusts that may exceed 80 kilometers per hour in any point of the islands of Lanzarote and La Graciosa.
The Security Consortium has decided to declare the Island Emergency Plan of Lanzarote (PEIN) in pre-emergency mode.
It should be remembered that Lanzarote is on alert for wind this Thursday. In addition, the island is also on yellow alert throughout the day for wind and waves. Also, this Thursday morning classes have been suspended in La Graciosa.
How to prevent
- Close doors and windows to avoid drafts that can lead to breakage and falling glass.
- Remove pots and all objects that may fall to the street from balconies and rooftops.
- Check homes for cornices, balconies and facades in poor condition that may cause falling debris and rubble.
- Avoid hiking, going on excursions or camping until normality is restored.
- Avoid cycling or handbiking on island roads.
- Try to postpone road trips and, if you do, take extreme precautions. The use of public transport is recommended.
- Motorcycles and large vehicles that offer a large contact surface with the wind (trucks, vans, vehicles with trailers or caravans) are in danger of overturning in the face of transverse winds.