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What To Do Before, During and After A Volcanic Eruption

Volcanic eruptions occur when lava and gas are discharged from a volcanic vent, often forcing large population movements. There are warning signs before an eruption like rumbling and increased heat that allow time to prepare. Preparations include making an evacuation plan, gathering supplies, and signing up for alert notifications. During an eruption, remain calm and indoors, covering nose and mouth if outside to avoid ash. Afterward, listen to updates, clean ash off roofs to prevent collapse, and seek medical help if experiencing breathing issues from ash inhalation.

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What To Do Before, During and After A Volcanic Eruption

Volcanic eruptions occur when lava and gas are discharged from a volcanic vent, often forcing large population movements. There are warning signs before an eruption like rumbling and increased heat that allow time to prepare. Preparations include making an evacuation plan, gathering supplies, and signing up for alert notifications. During an eruption, remain calm and indoors, covering nose and mouth if outside to avoid ash. Afterward, listen to updates, clean ash off roofs to prevent collapse, and seek medical help if experiencing breathing issues from ash inhalation.

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What Are The Things To Do

Before, During and After a


Volcanic Eruption
WHAT IS A VOLCANIC ERUPTION

Volcanic eruptions happen when lava and


gas are discharged from a volcanic vent.
The most common consequences of this are
population movements as large numbers of
people are often forced to flee the moving
lava flow. Volcanic eruptions often cause
temporary food shortages and volcanic ash
landslides called Lahar.
BEFORE A VOLCANIC ERUPTION

Volcanic eruptions happen with early warnings unlike


earthquakes that are sudden. There are early warning
signs before a volcano erupts so there is at least time
for residents around the volcano to prepare before the
actual eruption occurs. People should know that before
a volcano erupts there are warning signs such as
rumbling sounds, continues emission of steam,
increasing temperature around the volcano that results
to withering of plans around and unusual behaviors of
animals and earthquakes. Here are the things we need
to do before a volcanic eruption.
THINGS TO DO BEFORE A VOLCANIC
ERUPTION:
Prepare
 Know your area’s risk from volcanic eruption.
 Ask local emergency management for evacuation and shelter plans, and
for potential means of protection from ash.
 Learn about community warning systems by signing up for a free service
called the Volcano Notification Service (VNS) that sends notifications about
volcanic activity.
 Get necessary supplies in advance in case you have to evacuate
immediately, or if services are cut off. Keep in mind each person’s specific
needs, including medication. Do not forget the needs of pets.
 Consult your doctor if you have existing respiratory difficulties.
 Practice a communication and evacuation plan with everyone in your
family.
 Have a shelter-in-place plan if your biggest risk is from ash.
 Keep important documents in a safe place. Create password-protected
digital copies.
DURING A VOLCANIC ERUPTION

During a volcanic eruption there are many


things happening in our surrounding that’s
why we must not panic. There are many
things to be scared of and things we must
remember like our family relatives and
friends. We must pray and stay strong. We
must also be mentally prepared for any
thing that is going to happen.
THINGS TO DO DURING A VOLCANIC
ERUPTION:
 Stay calm. Cover your nose and mouth with mask or clean cloth.
 If you are outside, immediately seek cover in case of ash or rock
falls. Wear glasses to protect your eyes and avoid all low-lying
places.
 If you are inside a house, listen to the radio for updates and
developments regarding the volcanic eruption. Close all windows
and doors of the house and your car to prevent ashes from getting
inside.
 If you are driving a vehicle, pull to the side of the road and stop if
there is a heavy ashfall.
 As soon as the ashfall tapers, scrape off the ash that has
accummulated on roof tops to prevent collapse.
 Stay in the evacuation center until further instructions. Do not
attempt to leave the place unless told to do.
 Thoroughly wash utensils before eating. Cover water containers
and food to avoid contamination with ash.
AFTER A VOLCANIC ERUPTION

After an eruption, roofs on buildings


may collapse and kill people if
enough volcanic ash particles land on
them. People can develop breathing
problems, throat irritation and other
respiratory issues when ash falls after a
volcanic eruption.
THINGS TO DO AFTER A VOLCANIC
ERUPTION:
 Listen to your local radio stations for civil defence advice and follow
instructions.
 Stay indoors and away from volcanic ashfall areas as much as possible.
 When it is safe to go outside, keep your gutters and roof clear of ash as heavy
ash deposits can collapse your roof.
 If there is a lot of ash in the water supply, do not use your dishwasher or
washing machine.
 Avoid driving in heavy ashfall as it stirs up ash that can clog engines and cause
serious abrasion damage to your vehicle.
 Keep animals indoors where possible, wash away ash on their paws or skin to
keep them from ingesting the ash, and provide clean drinking water.
 Use a mask or a damp cloth and eye protection when cleaning up. Moisten the
ash with a sprinkler before cleaning.
 Look for and report broken utility lines to appropriate authorities.
 If your property is damaged, take notes and photographs for insurance
purposes. If you rent your property, contact your landlord and your contents
insurance company as soon as possible.
THE END
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