The waves are already beating strongly on the coast of Tenerife to the extent that La Laguna and La Orotava have already decided to close their bathing areas to avoid risks to the population.
Since this Friday, the General Directorate of Emergencies of the Government of the Canary Islands He decided set the alert for risk of coastal phenomena throughout the Archipelago, taking into account the forecast of the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) that warned that they could waves between four and five meters high.
From the City Council of The Orotava have decided close access to all its beachesas reported by the municipality’s Security and Emergencies Area through a message on their social networks in which they take the opportunity to ask their neighbors for caution when approaching the coast.
In the case of The lagoonthe City Council has proceeded to mark the accesses to the beach and surroundings of the Bajamar and Punta del Hidalgo poolsas well as La Barranquera, at the entrance to the bathing area and the slipway ramp to the open sea.
recommendations
Given this circumstance, the General Directorate of Security and Emergencies of the Government of the Canary Islands urges the population to follow the following self-protection tips to prevent consequences:
Protect your home against the possible invasion of sea water
Do not stand at the end of docks or breakwaters, nor risk taking photographs or videos near where the waves break.
Avoid fishing in risk areas
Do not drive vehicles on roads near the beach line
Never swim on secluded beaches or ones you don’t know well enough about, because there may be local whirlpools.
Avoid bathing on red flag beaches, in areas where there are strong waves and surf or that lack surveillance and rescue services.
Avoid sports and nautical practices in areas affected by swells and do not camp on the beach when there is a storm warning.
If you notice unusual waves, do not stay near the sea or go near it even if it suddenly calms down.
If you have a boat, try to secure its mooring in a sheltered place.
If you see other people in dangerous places, warn them of the danger
If you fall into the water, move away from where the waves break, call for help and wait to be rescued.
If you try to get out and are swept away by the waves, try to calm down; Don’t swim against the current and let yourself go. Generally, coastal currents lose intensity in other sections and that is when you should swim
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
For any information request, call 0-12
