What to do BEFORE, DURING and AFTER a VOLCANIC ERUPTION?

LIFESAVER
22 Jan 202003:04

Summary

TLDRThis video script offers crucial life-saving advice for residents near active volcanoes. It emphasizes the importance of being aware of one's proximity to the danger zone, typically within a 14-kilometer radius of the crater. Essential preparations include having a 'go bag' with supplies and understanding local evacuation plans. During an eruption, it advises staying indoors, covering doors and windows, and using masks or wet cloths to protect from ash inhalation. Post-eruption, it stresses the need to wait for official clearance before returning home, seeking medical attention if necessary, and proper ash cleanup to prevent environmental hazards.

Takeaways

  • 📍 Know if you live within the 14-kilometer danger zone of an active volcano.
  • 🎒 Prepare a 'go bag' with essentials like water, non-perishable food, clothes, and masks.
  • 📜 Familiarize yourself with your barangay and town's evacuation plan.
  • 🚗 Coordinate with relatives, friends, or officials for transportation during evacuation.
  • 🔔 Understand the alert levels and historical eruption patterns of nearby volcanoes.
  • 🏃‍♂️ Flee from the volcano during an eruption; volcanic spews are harmful.
  • 🚪 Close and cover doors and windows with wet cloths to protect against ash fall.
  • 🍽️ Cover food and water to prevent contamination from ash.
  • 😷 Stay indoors and use eye goggles and masks or wet cloths to protect from ash inhalation.
  • 🏠 Wait for an all-clear signal from authorities before returning home after an eruption.
  • 🩺 Consult a doctor if you have inhaled significant volcanic ash, and check your house for damage post-eruption.
  • 🧹 Clean up ash by sweeping and collecting it in a sack, avoiding water that could cause ash to flow into canals.

Q & A

  • What is the recommended distance to stay away from an active volcano's crater?

    -It is recommended to stay at least 14 kilometers away from the crater of an active volcano.

  • What is the importance of having a 'go bag' in areas near active volcanoes?

    -A 'go bag' is essential as it contains drinking water, non-perishable food, clothes, and other essentials for evacuation, ensuring readiness for immediate departure when help from authorities may not be readily available.

  • Why is it crucial to know the evacuation plan of your barangay and town?

    -Knowing the evacuation plan is crucial as it guides you to safety during a volcanic eruption, especially if you don't have your own means of transportation.

  • What should residents do if they don't have their own vehicle during an evacuation?

    -Residents should coordinate with relatives, friends, or barangay officials to arrange for a ride during an evacuation.

  • How can one stay informed about volcanic alert levels and the history of a volcano?

    -Residents should be aware of the alert levels related to volcanic eruptions and the history of the volcano, including its last eruption and potential future eruptions.

  • What actions should be taken if ash fall reaches your home during a volcanic eruption?

    -Close doors and windows, cover them with wet cloth, cover food and water properly, and stay indoors. Use eye goggles and masks or a wet cloth over your mouth and nose.

  • Why is it advised to stay indoors and wear protective gear during a volcanic eruption?

    -Staying indoors and wearing protective gear, such as masks and eye goggles, is advised because volcanic ash is harmful to the body, especially when ingested or inhaled.

  • What should one do after a volcanic eruption before returning to their home?

    -One should wait for a go signal from the authorities before returning home and consider seeing a doctor if they have inhaled significant amounts of volcanic ash.

  • How can one ensure their house is safe to inhabit after experiencing earthquakes related to a volcanic eruption?

    -Have your house inspected to determine if it is still fit for habitation after earthquakes, as they can cause structural damage.

  • What is the recommended method for cleaning up ash after a volcanic eruption?

    -Sweep the ashes and collect them in a sack instead of drenching them or allowing them to flow into canals to prevent further environmental damage.

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