By Derya Gulnaz Ozcan and Seda Sevencan
ATHENS/ISTANBUL (AA) - Greek authorities extended school closures Saturday to four islands by one week after recent seismic activity in the region, according to public broadcaster ERT.
A committee of officials and experts decided to prolong closures on the islands of Santorini, Ios, Anafi and Amorgos as a precautionary measure.
Schools on the islands had initially closed Feb. 3 due to seismic activity.
Authorities have canceled all public events and advised residents to avoid gathering in enclosed spaces as a precaution against a potential major earthquake.
Search and rescue teams, drones and generators have been dispatched to affected areas to bolster emergency preparedness.