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Quito, 25 of August of 2015

19:55

COTOPAXI VOLCANO PRESS RELEASE 022

The report submitted by the Geophysics Institute indicated that the internal

volcanic activity of the Cotopaxi is currently high and presents continuous gas

emissions (water vapor and sulfur) accompanied by ash. Consequently, ash

falls were register over El Chaupi, Machachi and Tambillo, and the coast towns

of Manabi (El Carmen) and Santo Domingo of Tsáchilas.

President Rafael Correa participated in the Council of Emergency Operations of

the Province of Cotopaxi, which was held in the Technological Institute and also

had the participation of the Director of the Geophysics Institute, Mario Ruiz, who

provided information on the current state of activity of the Cotopaxi volcano. In

this instance, the President, alongside Ministers and local authorities, evaluated

the conditions endured in the zones affected by ash falls in order to reinforce

contingency plans and establish adequate measures.

Authorities also visited the communities of San Agustín del Callo and San

Ramón, where the citizenry was able to voice their concerns and requests.

The president also met with residents of the communities of Aláquez,

Pastocalle, Joseguango Bajo, Ashigua, Belisario Quevedo, La Cangahua and

El Rosal, where he informed the communities of the actions the government

has put in place and invited citizens to stay well informed and participate in the

various trainings being held as they are also co-responsible for their safety.