Before a possible eruption occurs
- Be aware of other hazards that could occur before or after a volcanic eruption
– Tsunami
– Mudflows or flash floods
– Earthquakes
– Acid rain
– Landslides - Make an evacuation plan.
– If you live near a volcanic hazard area, be sure to not only plan an escape route but also a backup escape route. - Create an emergency communication plan.
– incase during an eruption family members are separated from each other , such as parents at work and children at school, have a plan to be reunited.
– Also ask a family who doesn’t live in the same state that you can call after a disaster and make sure everyone in the family knows their number and address. - Have disaster supplies on hand.
– Flashlight and extra batteries
– First aid kit and manual
– Emergency food and water
– Non-electric can opener
– Essential medicines
– Dust mask
– Sturdy shoes
During an eruption
- Follow the evacuation order given by authorities.
- Avoid rivers and valleys that are down wind or down stream of the volcano.
- If indoors.
– bring all animals inside
– put all machinery in garage
– close all doors and windows. - if outdoors.
– try and seek shelter indoors
– if you are caught in a rock fall, form a ball with your body to protect your head.
– if caught near a stream beware of possible mud flows , make way upslope. - Protect yourself during ash fall.
– use goggles to protect your eyes
– wear long sleeves and long pants to protect both arms and legs
– keep vehicle engines off
– use damp rag to cover nose in order to help breathing - Stay out of areas that are restricted by government officials
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