Gobierno de Canarias

The Gobierno de Canarias (Government of the Canary Islands) is the regional government responsible for the administration and governance of the Canary Islands. Recent news focuses on its role in managing the impact of Storm Therese. The organization has been actively involved in responding to severe weather events, particularly heavy rainfall and flooding across the islands of La Gomera, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria. The Gobierno de Canarias has issued alerts, including Es-Alert messages to the population, to warn of potential dangers and advise on safety measures. It elevated the alert level to red in Tenerife due to torrential rains. Furthermore, the Gobierno de Canarias authorized the deployment of the Unidad Militar de Emergencias (UME) in Gran Canaria to assist local authorities in addressing the numerous incidents caused by the storm. Their actions highlight their responsibility for public safety and disaster management within the Canary Islands archipelago.