The Cabildo of La Gomera calls on the population to take extreme precautions and reduce travel on the island's road network to a minimum, given the incidents that are being recorded at the Island Operations Coordination Center (CECOPIN) in different parts of the island's geography as a result of the rains and winds recorded when Storm Charles passed through the island.
The road conservation and maintenance teams are attending to incidents, mainly landslides at different kilometer points of GM roads.1, GM-2 and GM-3, in addition to other island roads, which require the intervention of machinery to guarantee safety and restore traffic conditions. Likewise, tree falls have been recorded in different parts of the island.
Given this situation, the island Institution insists on the importance of avoiding unnecessary travel and traveling with special caution on the road network in the face of weather conditions and the presence of thick fog, especially in the summit areas.
For this reason, citizen collaboration is requested, following the recommendations, and avoiding driving on island roads unless strictly necessary, with the aim of preventing risk situations and facilitating the intervention work of the deployed teams.
Island Emergency Plan
The Cabildo maintains the Island Emergency Plan active, with the coordination of emergency services and civil protection through CECOPIN, as well as the road conservation and maintenance operation. The network of trails, forest tracks, recreational areas, as well as the El Rejo highway, which connects the GM-1 with the GM-2, are closed; as well as the facilities of the Botanical Garden in Vallehermoso, the Cheese and Grazing Interpretation Center in Alajeró, and the Palma Honey House in Alojera.
We remind you of the importance of staying informed only through the official channels of the Corporation and 112 Canarias. In case of any incident, you must contact 112 or the Island Operational Coordination Center (CECOPIN) at 922 14 15 01.
