Volcanic Eruption

Volcanic Eruption

 a process wherein volcanic materials such as molten or hot

fragmented rocks or gaseous materials are ejected from a
volcano.
Preparedness and Mitigation

 Close windows and doors to reduce entry of ash if heavy ash fall is expected to hit
the community.
 Develop evacuation plans and conduct evacuation drills.
 Avoid low places or areas vulnerable to avalanches, rock falls, lava flows and
mudflows.
 Know the ways of protecting the school from ash fall, landslides and debris flows
by consulting your local disaster coordinating council.
 Consult respective disaster coordinating council officials on the establishment of
their community counter-disaster response plans.
Preparedness and Mitigation

 Schools in places prone to volcanic eruptions should have pairs of goggles, basic
kits and evacuation supply kits.
 If you live in a volcano risk area, publish a special section in your local newspaper
with emergency information on volcanoes. Localize the information by including
the phone numbers of local emergency services offices, the Philippine National
Red Cross chapter, and local hospitals.
 Work with the office of Civil Defense and Philippine National Red Cross officials
to prepare special procedures for children and the elderly or disabled, on what to
do if an evacuation is ordered.
Response

 Stay alert and awake.

 Follow the instructions that go with the warning. If there is a directive to evacuate,
do so immediately.
 Advise the pupil/students to protect their heads and get away from the area right
away if caught in a small rock fall.
 Give priority for evacuation outside the area of ash shower to pupils/students with
breathing problems. They should be advised to cover their nose, preferably with a
wet piece of cloth.
 Scrape off ashes to prevent heavy loading of the school building roofs.
Response

 The following precautionary measures should be observed:

• Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants;
• Wear goggles and eyeglasses instead of contact lenses;
• Avoid running car or truck engines. Driving a vehicle can stir-up volcanic ash that can
clog engines, damage moving parts, and stall vehicles; and
• Avoid driving in heavy ash falls unless absolutely required. If unavoidable, the vehicle
should be driven at a speed of 60 kph or slower.
Rehablitation

 Clear the canals and pathways of ash and other debris.

 Hose down the accumulated ash and plant leaves on roofs.
 Stay away from the slide area. There may be danger of additional slides.
 Check for injured and trapped persons near the slide, without entering the direct
slide area. Direct rescuers to their locations.
 Listen to local radio or television stations for the latest emergency information.
Rehablitation

 Watch for flooding, which may occur after a landslide or debris flow.
 Report broken utility lines and suspected damaged buildings to appropriate
authorities.
 If you have a respiratory ailment, avoid contact with ash. Stay indoors until local
health officials advise it is safe to go outside. Volcanic ash can cause great damage
to breathing passages and the respiratory system.
Provinces At-Risk to Volcanic Eruptions

The top ten provinces at risk to Volcanic Eruptions are:

1. Camiguin 6. Sorsogon
2. Sulu 7. South Cotabato
3. Biliran 8. Laguna
4. Albay 9. Camarines Sur
5. Bataan 10. Batanes

Camiguin has the highest risk because the land area is so small such that a volcanic eruption can
affect the whole province. Sulu ranked second because it has the most number of active and
potentially active volcanoes. (source: Manila Observatory)