The General Directorate of Security and Emergencies of the Government of the Canary Islands has declared a pre-alert situation for haze from this Sunday, December 25 until further notice throughout the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands. This situation is added to the pre-alert existing since last Friday due to strong winds.
The Security and Emergency Consortium of Lanzarote recalls how to prevent this situation of adverse meteorological phenomenon.
"Try to keep doors and windows closed, and avoid going outside if you suffer from chronic respiratory diseases
Make sure you have your usual medication
Drink plenty of fluids and avoid dry environments
Do not do severe physical exercise while this situation lasts
If you feel unwell, see your doctor
In this situation, visibility is considerably reduced, if you are driving, take extreme precautions, turn on the lights and reduce speed
For any request for information call 0-12"