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D.M Quito, 3 of September 2015

20:00

COTOPAXI VOLCANO

PRESS RELEASE 40

The Geophysics Institute of the Polytechnic University reports that the Cotopaxi volcano continues to have a high level of internal activity and a moderate level of external activity. Emissions have continued with episodes of different durations, which have reached a height of 2,200 meters above the crater, and have contained steam, gas and ash (between low and moderate).

In the morning an important change was recorded in regards to the wind flow

denoting a change between northwest and northeast directions.

It was also reported that an ash cloud moved towards the zones between

Machachi, where ash falls were registered; as well as the Valle de los Chillos in

Rumiñahui. Volcanic dust fall was also reported in the parish El Chaupi in the

canton of Mejia.

Finally, we report that today there has been no presence of rain or lahars,

consequently, the yellow alert continues to be in place.

Actions Carried Out

Civil Servants of the Ministry of Security Coordination alongside experts of the

Geophysics Institute conducted a flyover the zones nearby the volcano in order

to evaluate its current state and evolution since the beginning of the eruptive

process.

In the Province of Cotopaxi, in the parishes of Tanicuchi and Aláquez, the

Technical Secretariat for Disabilities started the second phase of their census of

households with one or more family members with disabilities. This activity will

culminate on September 6 in Pastocalle and Guaytacama.

As part of the preventive measures being carried out the Secretariat of Risk

Management conducted an evacuation drill in the parish of Aláquez. The

Secretariat alongside the local Government of Cotopaxi also gave out 850

“volcano kits” in the neighborhoods of Chinchil of Villamarín and five others in

the parish of Mulaló in the canton of Latacunga.

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Meanwhile, in the Hospital of the Ecuadorian Institute of Social Security of

Latacunga an evacuation drill with the participation of 160 people (health

professionals, administrative staff, patients and visitors) was conducted.

On the other hand, in the parishes of Pastocalle, Sigchos, Poalo and Toacaso—in the canton of Latacunga, experts of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Aquaculture and Fisheries provided veterinary attention to 332 animals belonging to 127 owners. While in the Province of Orellana, in the canton of Loreto, training sessions on safety measures were provided to the residents of the communities of Araque, Macana Kucha, and Mangacocha. In addition, in the canton of Napo, residents of the parish of Talag participated in an evacuation simulation. Recommendations

If your pet was exposed to volcanic ash we recommend you to clean its eyes

and snout with a wet towel. In addition, we advise you to brush its hair to

remove ash from its skin and constantly moisten the nasal passages with water

or milk in order to counter the alkalinity of the environment.

If you want to watch live images of the volcano, go to: www.volcancotopaxi.com

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