VOICED : Plan de evacuacion de escuelas en Ecuador por volcan Cotopaxi

The video discusses an evacuation drill conducted in Ecuadorian schools due to the threat of the Cotopaxi volcano. The drill involved 30,000 students and aimed to prepare them, their teachers, and families for a potential eruption. The importance of these drills is emphasized, as they help the community respond effectively to changes in alert levels. The Cotopaxi volcano, located near Quito, reactivated after 138 years, posing a significant risk to the surrounding population and infrastructure.

What was the primary purpose of the evacuation drill at the naval high school?

• To test the speed of the buses

• To prepare students and staff for a real volcanic emergency

• To conduct a fire drill

• To practice earthquake evacuation procedures

Why is it important for the educational community to be familiar with evacuation drills?

• To reduce school hours

• To ensure they can respond to changes in alert levels

• To improve academic performance

• To increase student enrollment

What significant event occurred on August 14th concerning the Cotopaxi volcano?

• It was renamed

• It was declared extinct

• It became a tourist attraction

• It erupted for the first time in 138 years

How many people could potentially be affected by a major eruption of Cotopaxi?

• 500,000

• 1,000,000

• 325,000

• 100,000

Which sectors are at risk due to a potential major eruption of Cotopaxi?

• Tourism and education

• Healthcare and transportation

• Agriculture and livestock

• Technology and finance