Canary Islands Begin To Count Cost Of Storm
The Canary Islands’ government has announced the end of the level II emergency alert across the islands as the storm front that has ravaged the archipelago moves away.
Classes will resume today in schools and colleges across the islands, except for six schools in Tenerife, mostly in the far northeast of the island, which suffered damage during the storm.
Authorities also say that the road network should be back to normal from today with almost all roads open to traffic.
President of the Canary Islands’ Government, Paulino Rivero, said government funds would be made available to those who have suffered damage to property during the storm.
He said that there are still almost 4,000 homes and businesses, mostly in Tenerife, without electricity but that all airports and ports are operating normally, with the exception of the industrial port at Telde, Gran Canaria
Rivero had special praise for the emergency services and said it was a tribute to their efforts that, for the most part, the islands’ infrastructure was operating normally just 24 hours after the worst of the storm passed.
February 3rd, 2010 at 11:43 am
Very helpfull with regards to recent flooding, as we are flying out on Friday the 5th to Tenerife.
February 4th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
The comment says that most roads will be back to normal today,one day after the storm, perhaps we should point our government and local authorities in the direction of Tenerife to see how it’s done!
February 7th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Was in Santa Cruz on Monday, day of floods. Got bus back to Costa Adeje at 3.30. Very scary ride, water gushing off mountains, and rocks falling round us. We got through safely, thanks to a great bus driver. Road closed soon after we left. Emergency services excellent, directing traffic & trying to keep road open. Thanks to all concerned.