Teide Observatory

Observatorio del Teide

Emergencies and alerts

In case of emergency

Should an emergency arise during your stay at Teide Observatory, you must follow the emergency procedure.

You can contact the person in charge of coordinating the Emergency Plan (COE from its Spanish initials) using the internal telephones:

  • MOT: from 8h to 18h (ext. 7100)
  • Nighttime operator: during the period from 18h to 8h (ext. 7702)

You must also keep in mind the basic rules governing safety and prevention of risks in the workplace.

Activation of emergency plan form
  • Meteorology last update
    Meteorology status
    None
    Precipitation
    No
    Visibility on the barrier
    Good
Warnings and alerts

Before going to Teide Observatory, it is advisable that you review any alerts issued by the Canarian Government and follow any advice and recommendations given therein.

Canarian Government Alerts
Canarian Government recomendations concerning situations of alert
Weather Warnings (AEMET): Canary islands
Weather warnings archive (Canarian Government)
Road conditions

We also recommend that you enquire about road conditions before your visit.

Road condition reports of the Local Government (Cabildo) of Tenerife
  • Road last update
    Route from La Esperanza
    Open
    Route from Vilaflor
    Open
Communications conditions
  • Communication last update
    Mobile phone
    Ok
    Radio station
    Ok