Cabildo de Gran Canaria

The Cabildo de Gran Canaria is the governing body of the island of Gran Canaria, part of the Canary Islands. It is responsible for the administration and management of the island's affairs, including infrastructure, public services, and emergency response. The Cabildo is newsworthy due to its recent request for assistance from the Unidad Militar de Emergencias (UME), the Spanish military emergency unit, in response to the severe weather conditions caused by storm 'Therese'. The storm brought heavy rainfall, leading to significant incidents such as landslides and water accumulation across the island. The Cabildo's activation of the UME highlights the severity of the situation and its role in coordinating emergency response efforts to mitigate the storm's impact on the island's infrastructure and residents. The Cabildo's actions demonstrate its crucial role in ensuring public safety and managing the consequences of natural disasters on Gran Canaria.