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 How to reduce the damage caused by a volcanic eruption

REDUCING THE
DAMAGE, THE
 It is hard to predict how an eruption will damage and affect your
property. The damage could be as small or minor as ash exposure, or as
RISK, ANDsevere as a direct lava flow, landslides or explosions. There is little you can
By: Jessie Carlitos S. of damage, but
do to prepare your property for the most severe types
EFFECTSthere are steps you canAraojo
take to prepare for more minor damage – and
prevent that minor damage from becoming more severe.
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travel unless you9-Isaac Jogues
have to. Driving in ash is hazardous and
dangerous to your health and your car. Driving will stir up more ash that
VOLCANIC can clog engines and stall vehicles.

ERUPTION‘S
 Understanding the risks eruptions pose to your property – especially the
less obvious risks – can help you better prepare to protect your home.
AFTERMATH
 Turn off all heating and air conditioning units and fans, and close
windows, doors, and fireplace and woodstove dampers to help keep ash
and gases from getting into your house.
References and Sources

https://www.servicemasterrestore.com/blog/weather/how-to-prepare-for-volcano-
damage

https://chis.nrcan.gc.ca/volcano-volcan/how-comment-en.php

https://www.slideshare.net/Victoriahoo1996/reducing-the-impacts-of-volcanoes

https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/volcanoes/during.html