DISASTERMITIGATION WHAT

MEASURES: Safety guide before, during and

after volcanic eruptions.
BEFORE, DURING& WHO
AFTERVOLCANIC Residents living near the danger
ACTIVITIES zone during volcanic eruptions.
Name: Jaedeene B. Las-egan WHY
Subj ect : Science
Sect ion: Gr ade 9 The following mitigation
measures will help you keep your
loved ones safe.

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W HAT IS A
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION?
- Volcanic er uption occur s w hen
m agm a from deep inside the ear th
pushes up through the m antle and
cr ust.
- Volcanic er uption releases lava,
steam and gases into the atm osphere.
s IGNS OF IMPENDING
VOLCANIC ERUPTION
- An increase in the frequency and
intensity of felt ear thquakes.
- N oticeable steam ing or fum arolic
activity and new or enlar ged areas of
hot ground.
- Subtle sw elling of ground sur face.
- Sm all changes in heat flow.
- Changes in the com position or relative
abundances of fum arolic gases.
t h ing s t o do bef o r e a 4. If you are dr iving a vehicle, pull to the side of the
road and stop if there is a heavy ashfall.
v o l c anic er upt io n: 5. As soon as the ashfall taper s, scr ape off the ash
that has accum m ulated on roof tops to prevent collapse.
1. Know the signs of an im pending er uption such as the
increase in the frequency of volcanic quakes accom panied 6. W hen notified, im m ediately evacuate to safer
grounds. Stay in the evacuation center until fur ther
by r um bling sounds, change in color of steam em ission
from w hite to gr ay, and dr ying up of vegetation, spr ings, instr uctions. D o not attem pt to leave the place unless told
and w ells around the volcano. to do.
2. Know the com m unity?s safety plans by m onitor ing the
latest advisor ies and w ar nings, know ing the location of the
7. T horoughly w ash utensils before eating. Cover
w ater container s and food to avoid contam ination w ith ash.
evacuation site, and prepar ing your fam ily?s go bag.
3. Each per son should be aw are of the danger s that volcanic 8. Keep your pets in their shelter or inside the house
er uptions.Volcanic er uptions are ex pected to caush ash
to prevent them from inhaling ash.
falls w hich in tur n could har m hum ans, anim als, plants,
equipm ents, and str uctures. Beyond that, fine volcanic ash 9. Stay aw ay from r iver s and stream s for possible
is also often respir able w hich can cause pulm o- respir ator y
lahar flow.
diseases if inhaled over prolonged per iod.
4. Prepare all necessar y things to br ing in case of evacuation:
gas m ask or clean cloth, candles, m atches, flashlights, ex tr a
batter ies. D on?t for get to prepare your disaster kit ahead of
t h ing s t o do af t er a
tim e. v o l c anic er upt io n:
5. Know w hich areas are covered by the danger zones.
1. Wear m asks w hen cleaning.
t h ing s t o do dur ing a 2. After rem oving the ash, clean the roof and gutter
w ith w ater to prevent cor rosion.
v o l c anic er upt io n: 3. Shake loose the ash from plants, fur niture, and
w indow s before cleaning them w ith w ater. Cover
1. Stay calm . Cover your nose and m outh w ith m ask or your nose w hile cleaning.
clean cloth and w ear protective goggles. 4. Wait for fur ther announcem ents related to the
volcanic er uption.
2. If you are outside, im m ediately seek cover in case of ash
or rock falls. Wear glasses to protect your eyes and avoid
all low- lying places.
3. If you are inside a house, listen to the r adio for updates and
developm ents regarding the volcanic er uption. Close all
w indow s and door s of the house and your car to prevent
ashes from getting inside.