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

Summary

This 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.