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1) Before a volcanic eruption, evacuate immediately if in an affected area and stay tuned to official news sources for safety information. Prepare a go-bag with essential supplies. 2) During an eruption, protect yourself from ash and rock falls using masks, clothing, and shelters. Seek cover indoors and avoid driving if ashfall is heavy. 3) After the eruption, do not leave shelters until authorities say it is safe. Wear protective gear when clearing ash and wait for further announcements.

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Kalalo Kian R

1) Before a volcanic eruption, evacuate immediately if in an affected area and stay tuned to official news sources for safety information. Prepare a go-bag with essential supplies. 2) During an eruption, protect yourself from ash and rock falls using masks, clothing, and shelters. Seek cover indoors and avoid driving if ashfall is heavy. 3) After the eruption, do not leave shelters until authorities say it is safe. Wear protective gear when clearing ash and wait for further announcements.

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Vo l c a n i c E r u p t i o n : W h a t t o d o b e f o r e , d u r i n g , a n d a f t e r

Kalalo Kian R. 9-LUNA


BEFORE THE EXPLOSION
• Evacuate immediately if you live or are staying within the radius of affected areas. Long before the
explosion, affected areas would have been given a warning to evacuate the premises by local
g o v e r n m e n t u n i t s . S t a y t u n e d t o n a t i o n a l n e w s a n d y o u r l o c a l c o m m u n i t y ’s c h a n n e l s t o b e o n t o p o f
t h e s i t u a t i o n a n d s t a y i n f o r m e d w i t h l o c a l s a f e t y p l a n s a n d e v a c u a t i o n a r e a s . W h e t h e r i t ’s t h r o u g h
local radio, TV news, or official social channels of news outlets, make sure that you’re getting
reliable information from trusted sources and not potentially dangerous misinformation from hoax
accounts.Charge your electronics. Keep your mobile devices and power banks charged in case of
power interruptions.Know disaster hotlines and other emergency hotlines. Save these numbers in
y o u r m o b i l e p h o n e : N a t i o n a l E m e r g e n c y H o t l i n e : 9 11 P h i l i p p i n e N a t i o n a l P o l i c e : 11 7 P H I V O L C s –
(02) 8426-1468 to 79Philippine Red Cross – 143 or (02) 8790-2300Bureau of Fire Protection – (02)
8 4 2 6 - 0 2 4 6 N a t i o n a l D i s a s t e r R i s k R e d u c t i o n A n d M a n a g e m e n t C o u n c i l ( N D R R M C ) – ( 0 2 ) 8 9 11 - 5 0 6 1
t o 6 5 l o c a l 1 0 0 H e r e ’s a c o m p l e t e l i s t o f g o v e r n m e n t h o t l i n e s : h t t p s : / / w w w. g o v. p h / h o t l i n e s P r e p a r e a
go-bag in case of evacuation. This should include:A mask per person (N95 or makeshift)Copies of
personal documentsPhone and powerbankFlashlights and batteries or candles and matches3 gallons of
potable water per person3 days worth of non-perishable foodHygiene and sanitation itemsFirst aid
kit and maintenance medicationExtra cash
DURING A VOLCANIC
ERUPTION
• Use an N95 dust mask to protect yourself from pulmo-respiratory injuries and
diseases. If these are unavailable, use a damp handkerchief or makeshift one from an
old t-shirt.Protect your skin and eyes with proper clothing and glasses or goggles.
A s h f a l l i s s h a r p a n d a b r a s i v e , s o d o n’t r u b i f a n y c o m e s i n t o c on t a c t w i t h y o u r s k i n or
eyes. Secure your pets inside your home. Fine, volcanic ash is harmful for them too.If
you are outside, seek cover immediately in case of rock or ash falls. If you are inside,
stay tuned to the news to keep informed of recent developments. Close all doors and
windows. Dampen curtains to keep fine particles from coming through.If you are
d r i v i n g a v e h i c l e , pu l l ov e r a n d s t o p i f t h e r e i s a h e a v y a s hf a l l . C o v e r f o o d a n d w a t e r
c o n t a i ne r s t o a v o i d c o n t a m i n a t i o n w i t h a s h . Wa s h a l l u t e n s i l s t h o r o u g h l y b e f o r e
eating. Fine ash particles may have settled on them.Stay away from rivers or streams
t o a v o i d l a h a r f l o w.
AFTER THE ERUPTION
• Do not leave your home or indoor shelters until notified by the
local government that it is safe to do so. Evacuate to safer grounds
only when notified.Keep a watchful eye on your kids or loved ones
who may be tempted to go out to see what’s going on outside.Wear
protection. Use masks, glasses/goggles, long sleeves, pants, and
shoes when clearing out ash to protect your lungs, skin and
eyes.Clean your gutters and roof with water after clearing out the
ash to prevent corrosion.Wait for further announcements from
LGUs or national news related to the volcanic eruption.

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