Cotopaxi preparations focus on maintaining the electric power grid in case of an eruption;

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In preparation of a possible eruption of the Cotopaxi volcano, officials are conducting a review of public utilities, particularly electric transmission lines.
Ecuador’s security ministry says that there will be disruptions in the case of a major eruption and that their assessment is intended to minimize the damage. They also say they are looking at ways to reroute electric transmission to avoid power grid failure throughout the country.
Cotopaxi preparations focus on maintaining the electric power grid in case of an eruption; ash and gas emissions continue toward the west and northwest - CuencaHighLife

Ecuador's Army on Alert for Volcanic Activity
Quito, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) The Ecuadorian National Defense Ministry said that armed troops remained on alert in view of the activity showed by the volcano Cotopaxi, 45 kilometers from this capital. About 2,500 soldiers are analyzing the actions to be jointly taken with State bodies, remove volcanic ash from villages close to the nearly 6000-meter-high mountain and ready to act in case of any crsis, a statement said.
Prensa Latina News Agency - Ecuador's Army on Alert for Volcanic Activity

Cuban doctors in Ecuador are ready to assist local population amidst volcano threat
Cuban doctors in Ecuador are ready to assist local population amidst volcano threat

Yep. No need for alarm. Don't mind the ash from yesterday.
 

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