What to do before, during

and after a volcanic eruption

Awareness campaign
What is volcanic eruption and volcanic hazards?

• Volcanic eruptions are one of Earth's most dramatic and violent agents of
change. Not only can powerful explosive eruptions drastically alter land
and water for tens of kilometers around a volcano, but tiny liquid droplets
of sulfuric acid erupted into the stratosphere can change our planet's
climate temporarily.
• A volcanic hazard is the probability that a volcanic eruption or related to
geophysical event will occur in a given geographic area and within a
specified window of time. Volcanic hazards are; tephra/ash, lava flows,
lahars, volcanic gas climate change, pyroclastic density currents, and
volcanic landslides.
What is the best protection from volcanic
hazards?

•Close all windows, doors, and

fireplace or woodstove dampers.
Turn off all fans and heating and air
conditioning systems. Bring pets
and livestock into closed shelters.
How can volcanic hazards be reduced?

One of the most effective ways of

reducing the risk of a volcanic eruption
is having an evacuation plan. People are
taught that if they are unable to be
evacuated what they should do to protect
themselves, e.g. Go indoors to avoid
falling ash and rock.
Do’s and don’ts BEFORE a volcanic eruption

Prepare now
assembling an emergency preparedness kit
creating a household evacuation plan that includes your pets
staying formed about your community’s risk and response plans
Ensuring each family member knows how to get back in touch if you are separated during an
emergency
• Talk about volcanoes with your family so that everyone knows what to do in case of
volcanic eruption. Discussing ahead of time helps reduce fear, particularly for younger
children.
• Keep handy a pair of goggles and dust mask for each member of your household in case of
Ash fall.
Picture of a volcano before erupting
 DURING A VOLCANIC ERUPTION

• Stay safe.
• Listen to a local station on a portable, battery-operated radio or television for updated emergency information and
instructions. Local officials will give the most appropriate advice for your particular situation.
• Follow any evacuation orders issued by authorities, and put your emergency plan into action. Although it may seem safe
to stay at home and wait out an eruption, if you are in hazard zone it could be very dangerous.
• If indoors, close all windows, doors and dampers to keep volcanic ash from entering.
• Bring animals and livestock into closed shelters to protect them from breathing volcanic ash.
• If you are outdoors, seek shelter indoors if possible,
• Stay out of designated restricted zones. Effects of a volcanic eruption can be experienced many miles from a volcano.
• If you are caught in an ashfall, wear dust mask designated to protect against lung irritation from small particles.
• Protect your eyes by wearing goggles. Wear eyeglasses, not contact lenses.
• Keep as much of your skin covered as possible.
Pictures of volcanoes during eruption
 After a volcanic eruption

• Let friends and family know you’re safe.

• Register youself as safe on the Safe and Well website.
• If evacuated, return only when authorities say it is safe to do so.
• Continue listening to local news for updated information and instructions.
• If people around you are injured, practice CHECK, CALL, AND CARE. Check the scene to be sure if it is safe for you to approach,
call for help, and if you're trained, provide first aid to those in need until emergency responders can arrive.
• Caring for yourself and loved ones
• Stay indoors and away from volcanic ashfall areas if possible. The fine, glassy particles of volcanic ash can increase the health risk
for children and people with respiratory conditions, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema.
• Wear a dust mask designated to protect against lung irritation from small particles.
• Protect your eyes by wearing goggles. Wear eyeglasses, not contact lenses.
• Keep as much of your skin covered as possible.
• Clean and repair you home.
Pictures of towns after a volcanic eruption
Thank you!!!

Shiela Mae De
Chavez
Grade 9 MAS
Malikhain
April 18, 2021