The CECOPIN (Emergency Coordination Center) has recorded around twenty incidents related to landslides, falling branches, and minor flooding.
Please be reminded that the Island Emergency Plan is in effect, with the preventive closure of recreational areas, trails, and paths.
The La Gomera Local Council, through the Island Operations Coordination Center (CECOPIN), has responded to around twenty incidents over the past 24 hours due to Storm Therese, related to landslides, falling branches, and minor flooding.
The Minister for Emergencies, Héctor Cabrera, explained that since yesterday afternoon, landslides have been reported on the GM-1, on the sections located in Tamargada and Macayo (Vallehermoso), Las Orijamas and Vueltas (Valle Gran Rey), as well as in the area before the access to El Rejo, after passing through the Cumbre tunnel. On the GM-2, landslides have occurred at the entrance to San Sebastián and branches have fallen as the road passes through Garajonay National Park. In addition, on the CV-17, between Epina and Alojera, action was taken due to fallen trees and rocks at various points along the route.
He also pointed out that, throughout the day, there had been cooperation from officers of the state security forces and bodies; Civil Protection; Anaga Emergency Aid (AEA); the Volunteer Fire Brigades of Valle Gran Rey and La Gomera; and the SSG Foundation, together with the road operations team, the Environmental Unit, and officers from local authorities, all coordinated by the CECOPIN.
Forecasting
Predominantly cloudy skies, with persistent rainfall and a chance of occasional heavy downpours accompanied by thunderstorms, especially in the southern half and in the mid-altitude areas of the north, mainly during the early hours. Temperatures with little change. Moderate to strong southwest winds, with very strong gusts on summits and on southeast and northwest slopes, where they may exceed 90 km/h.
Activation of the Island Emergency Plan
The Cabildo de La Gomera has kept the Island Emergency Plan (PEIN) in force, which involves the application of restrictions on the island, as well as certain recommendations.
The El Rejo road (CV-14), which connects the GM-1 with the GM-2, remains closed, as do the facilities of the Botanical Garden in Vallehermoso and the Casa de la Miel de Palma (Alojera, Vallehermoso) and Queso y el Pastoreo (Alajeró) interpretation centers.
Similarly, the island's network of hiking trails, forest roads, and recreational areas has been closed, in addition to those belonging to the Garajonay National Park. Likewise, city councils have been advised to suspend all outdoor gatherings and public events for the duration of the state of alert.
Recommendations to the population
The public is advised to follow the self-protection guidelines issued by the Directorate of Security and Emergencies. The public is also reminded that, in the event of any hazardous situation, they should contact the emergency services by calling 112 or CECOPIN on 922 14 15 01.
