VOICED : México reanuda simulacros de desastres suspendidos por la pandemia

Disaster drills have resumed in Mexico after a pause due to COVID-19. These drills, including earthquake and fire simulations, now incorporate safety measures like masks and social distancing. Approximately six million people participated in a recent earthquake drill in Mexico City, recalling the deadly 2017 earthquake. The drills hold special significance, especially since a major earthquake in 2017 occurred on the same day as a commemorative drill for the 1985 earthquake, the deadliest in Mexico's history.

Why were disaster drills in Mexico paused for over a year?

• Because of political unrest

• Due to a lack of government funding

• Because of the COVID-19 pandemic

• Due to a decrease in natural disasters

What new safety measures were incorporated into the drills due to the pandemic?

• Carrying emergency kits

• Wearing masks and maintaining social distance

• Using hand sanitizers

• Wearing helmets

Approximately how many people participated in the seismic drill in Mexico City?

• Six million

• Three million

• One million

• Ten million

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that occurred on the same day as the 2017 drill?

• 6.5

• 7.1

• 8.0

• 7.5

Why did the drills on September 19, 2017, hold special significance?

• They were the largest drills ever conducted

• They were the first drills after the pandemic

• They coincided with a real earthquake

• They marked the anniversary of the 1985 earthquake