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Volcanic Eruption Prep Guide

The document provides information about preparing for a volcanic eruption including developing evacuation plans, preparing emergency supply kits, and instructions on what to do before, during, and after an eruption such as evacuating if told to do so or sheltering in place if instructed.
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Volcanic Eruption Prep Guide

The document provides information about preparing for a volcanic eruption including developing evacuation plans, preparing emergency supply kits, and instructions on what to do before, during, and after an eruption such as evacuating if told to do so or sheltering in place if instructed.
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___________________ SCIENCE REPORT
ALL ABOUT VOLCANIC ERUPTION
BEFORE,DURING,AND AFTER ERUPTION

BEFORE:
Be prepared either to shelter or to evacuate. Develop an evacuation plan and a
sheltering plan for yourself, your family, and others in your household. Review the
plans and make sure that everyone understands them. If you haven’t already
done so, put together an emergency supply kit. Supplies should include the
following:
 Flashlights and extra batteries
 First aid kit and manual
 Emergency food and water
 Manual [nonelectric] can opener
 Essential medicines
 Sturdy shoes
 Respiratory [breathing] protection
 Eye protection [goggles]
 Battery-powered radio
Exposure to ash can harm your health, particularly the respiratory [breathing]
tract. To protect yourself while you are outdoors or while you are cleaning up ash
that has gotten indoors, use an N-95 disposable respirator [also known as an “air
purifying respirator”]. N-95 respirators can be purchased at business such as
hardware stores.
IF YOU ARE TOLD TO EVACUATE
-follow authorities’ instruction if they tell you to leave the area. Though its may
seem safe to stay at home and wait out an eruption, doing so could be very
dangerous. Volcanic spew hot, dangerous gases, ash, lava,and rock that are
powerfully destructive.
PREPARING TO EVACUATE
 Tune in the radio or television for volcano updates.
 Listen for disaster sirens and warning signals.
 Review your emergency plan and gather your emergency supplies. Be sure to
pack at least a 1-week supply of prescription medications.
 Prepare an emergency kit for your vehicle with food, flares, booster cables,
maps, tools, a first aid kit, a fire extinguisher, sleeping bags, a flashlight,
batteries, etc.
 Fill your vehicle’s gas tank.
 If no vehicle is available, make arrangements with friends or family for
transportation, or follow authorities’ instructions on where to obtain
transportation.
 Place vehicles under cover, if at all possible.
 Put livestock in an enclosed area. Plan ahead to take pets with you, but be
aware that many emergency shelters cannot accept animals.
 Fill your clean water containers.
 Fill sinks and bathtubs with water as an extra supply for wasing.
 Adjust the thermostat on refrigerators and freezers to the coolest possible
temperature. If the power goes out, food will stay cooler longer.
AS YOU EVACUATE
 Take only essential items with you, including at least a-week supply of
prescription medications.
 If you have time, turn off the gas, electricity, and water.
 Disconnect appliances to reduce the likelihood of electrical shock when power
is restored.
 Make sure your automobile’s emergency kit is ready.
 Follow designated evacuation routes –others may be blocked –and expect
heavy traffic and delays.
IF YOU ARE TOLD TO TAKE SHELTER WHERE YOU ARE:
 Keep listening to your radio or television until you are told all is safe or you are
told to evacuate. Local authorities may evacuate specific areas at greatest risk
in your community.
 Close and lock all windows and outside doors.
 Turn off all heating and air conditioning systems and fans.
 Close the fireplace damper.
 Organize your emergency supplies and make sure household members know
where the supplies are.
 Make sure the radio is working.
 Go to an interior room without windows that is above ground level.
 Bring your pets with you, and be sure to bring additional food and water
supplies for them.
 It is ideal to have a hard-wired [non-portable] telephone in the room you
select. Call your emergency contact –a friend or family member who does not
live near the volcano-and have the phone available if you need to report a life
–threatening condition. Remember that telephone equipment may be
overwhelmed or damaged during an emergency.

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