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The local council on Tenerife decided to maintain some access restrictions to certain mountain areas and woodlands, following the high winds that blew across the island at the end of February. The authorities were worried that some of the damage caused could still be hazardous to visitors, so they placed restrictions on certain activities.

Some recreation and barbeque areas in the woods were closed. Camping and lighting campfires was also prohibited. The amount of wood and vegetation lying on the ground could easily be ignited so the council had also banned the burning-off of scrub, and the use of fireworks was also prohibited in places close to trees. As well as about the increased risk of fires, the authorities were also concerned about the risk of falling trees or branches damaged during the storms. The restrictions remained in place until clear-up teams from the council were able to make the concerned areas safe, and the authorities will continually assess any ongoing risks.

Teams have already been out clearing fallen trees and the recent estimates suggested that the major threats would be sorted out within two weeks. In order to assist with a speedy resolution, the council asked people not to visit the mountains if possible on days when the teams were out working. The access road to Mount Teide from La Orotova was expected to be shut until 8th March due to hundreds of fallen pine trees.