VOICED : Costa Rica se prepara para recibir al huracan Otto

Costa Rica is preparing for Hurricane Oto, which has strengthened and poses a threat to the Caribbean coast and northern towns. The hurricane is producing maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h and is located about 200 km from Limón. The government has declared a national emergency, closing public offices for two days, except those dealing with the hurricane. Private sector workers are also given time off. Residents are advised to avoid rivers, flood-prone areas, and landslide risks. Many are evacuating to Huapiles. The National Emergency Commission reports 165 communities affected and 40 isolated due to road damage and poor weather conditions.

What natural event is Costa Rica preparing for?

• A tsunami

• A volcanic eruption

• A hurricane

• An earthquake

What action did the government take in response to the hurricane threat?

• Increased taxes

• Opened all public offices

• Declared a national holiday

• Declared a national emergency

What advice was given to residents to ensure their safety?

• Ignore weather warnings

• Avoid flood-prone areas

• Travel to the coast

• Stay near rivers

How many communities were reported to be affected by the hurricane?

• 165

• 100

• 200

• 250

What was one of the challenges faced by isolated communities?

• Inaccessibility due to road damage

• Communication breakdown

• Lack of food supply

• Power outages