Candelaria activates Municipal Emergency Plan due to wind, rain, and coastal alerts

The Candelaria City Council has activated the PEMU following alerts issued by the Government of the Canary Islands for wind, rain, and coastal phenomena.

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The Candelaria City Council activated the Municipal Emergency Plan (PEMU) this Tuesday, November 10, starting at 6:00 PM, in response to alerts issued by the Directorate General of Emergencies of the Government of the Canary Islands.

The activation is in response to a maximum alert for wind in the highlands of Tenerife and La Palma, expected from 00:00 AM on Wednesday, November 11. A pre-alert for rain has also been declared for Tenerife, La Gomera, El Hierro, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote (with an alert in La Palma) starting from 03:00 AM this Tuesday. Additionally, there is an alert for coastal phenomena across the entire Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands from 6:00 PM on Tuesday.
The Government of the Canary Islands has activated the Territorial Plan for Civil Protection Emergencies of the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands (PLATECA) in a pre-alert status. Meanwhile, the Cabildo of Tenerife has activated the Insular Emergency Plan (PEIN) in a maximum alert situation in the island's highlands.
Municipal services including the Local Police, Civil Protection, and Works and Services will remain active and coordinated to address any incidents that may occur.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Candelaria (10/11/2026)