VOICED : Nicaragua y Costa Rica se preparan para llegada de Otto

Nicaragua and Costa Rica brace for Hurricane Oto, which has strengthened in the Caribbean. Bluefields, Nicaragua, is expected to be hit, prompting residents to stock up on essentials. Authorities in Monkey Point plan evacuations, while some Nicaraguans seek refuge in Costa Rica, which has declared a national emergency. The government advises avoiding rivers and landslide-prone areas. In Panama, the storm caused fatalities and missing persons, but alerts have decreased as it moves north.

What is the expected landfall location of Hurricane Oto in Nicaragua?

• Managua

• Bluefields

• León

• Granada

What precautionary items are residents of Bluefields purchasing?

• Umbrellas and raincoats

• Water bottles and canned food

• Sandbags and plywood

• Generators and fuel

How many people are authorities preparing to evacuate in Monkey Point?

• 800

• 200

• 400

• 600

What action has Costa Rica taken in response to the hurricane?

• Issued a travel ban

• Closed all schools

• Declared a national emergency

• Declared a national holiday

What safety advice is given to the population regarding the hurricane?

• Avoid rivers and landslide areas

• Stay indoors at all times

• Travel only during the day

• Use public transportation