VOICED : Huracán Grace se fortalece mientras continúa acercándose a costas mexicanas

Hurricane Grace is advancing through the Gulf of Mexico, aiming to hit Mexico's coast for the second time. The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported that Grace, a Category 1 hurricane, is strengthening as it approaches Veracruz, where authorities are preparing for its nighttime impact. The military is ready to protect residents, with 200 shelters set up and plans for 2,000 more if needed. Locals are securing their belongings, and boat owners face challenges in protecting their vessels. Grace's clouds will affect Veracruz's mountains, causing runoff into watersheds, with potential flooding and landslides expected by Saturday noon. Grace previously hit the Yucatán Peninsula, causing minor damage and evacuating 6,000 people.

What category was Hurricane Grace on the Saffir-Simpson scale as it approached Veracruz?

• Category 1

• Category 2

• Category 3

• Category 4

How many shelters were initially prepared for the impact of Hurricane Grace?

• 500

• 1000

• 200

• 100

Why do locals prefer to remove their boats from the water during the hurricane?

• To prevent theft

• To avoid damage from scraping or hitting

• To clean them

• To sell them

What natural events are expected in Veracruz due to Hurricane Grace's cloud cover?

• Drought

• Flooding and landslides

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

What was the impact of Hurricane Grace on the Yucatán Peninsula?

• No impact

• Complete power outage

• Minor material damage and evacuation of 6,000 people

• Severe structural damage