VOICED : Alerta maxima en Mexico por huracan Patricia

Residents along the Mexican Pacific coast are preparing for Hurricane Patricia, a category 5 storm expected to hit Puerto Vallarta. Authorities have closed major and minor navigation in several states. The U.S. National Hurricane Center has labeled Patricia the strongest hurricane recorded in the northeast Pacific. Mexico is prone to hurricanes from May to November on both coasts. In 2013, hurricanes Manuel and Ingrid caused significant damage and casualties.

What category did Hurricane Patricia reach as it approached the Mexican Pacific coast?

• Category 6

• Category 5

• Category 4

• Category 3

Which Mexican city was expected to be directly impacted by Hurricane Patricia?

• Cancun

• Puerto Vallarta

• Mexico City

• Tijuana

What action did authorities take in response to Hurricane Patricia?

• Evacuated all coastal cities

• Built new shelters

• Closed major and minor navigation in several ports

• Declared a national emergency

How did the National Hurricane Center classify Hurricane Patricia?

• As a moderate hurricane

• As the strongest recorded in the northeastern Pacific

• As a tropical storm

• As a minor weather disturbance

In 2013, which two weather phenomena caused significant damage in Mexico?

• Hurricane Patricia and Cyclone Ingrid

• Hurricane Manuel and Cyclone Ingrid

• Hurricane Sandy and Cyclone Ingrid

• Hurricane Katrina and Cyclone Ingrid