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    This document provides a clarification from the Philippine Institute of Volvolcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) regarding reports of evacuation from communities near Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island. PHIVOLCS clarifies that there is no evacuation currently recommended or occurring based on reports from their field stations and local officials. While contingency evacuation plans have been prepared in the past, the current activity level of the volcano does not warrant evacuation. Kanlaon Volcano remains at Alert Level 1, with ash emissions localized within 4 kilometers of the summit.

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    This document provides a clarification from the Philippine Institute of Volvolcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) regarding reports of evacuation from communities near Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island. PHIVOLCS clarifies that there is no evacuation currently recommended or occurring based on reports from their field stations and local officials. While contingency evacuation plans have been prepared in the past, the current activity level of the volcano does not warrant evacuation. Kanlaon Volcano remains at Alert Level 1, with ash emissions localized within 4 kilometers of the summit.

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    This document provides a clarification from the Philippine Institute of Volvolcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) regarding reports of evacuation from communities near Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island. PHIVOLCS clarifies that there is no evacuation currently recommended or occurring based on reports from their field stations and local officials. While contingency evacuation plans have been prepared in the past, the current activity level of the volcano does not warrant evacuation. Kanlaon Volcano remains at Alert Level 1, with ash emissions localized within 4 kilometers of the summit.

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    REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

    DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY


    PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF VOLCANOLOGY AND SEISMOLOGY
    PHIVOLCS Bldg., C.P. Garcia Ave., University of the Philippines Campus, Diliman, Quezon City
    Tels. 426-1468 to 79; Fax: 926-3225

    KANLAON VOLCANO ADVISORY


    03 May 2005
    1700 H

    CLARIFICATION ON KANLAON VOLCANO ACTIVITY

    This refers to inquiries and reports being circulated via the media and by individuals
    who have called the PHIVOLCS offices to the effect that evacuation is taking place
    in communities surrounding Kanlaon (Negros Island, 10°24.7’N, 123°7.9’E, 2,435m
    ASL) because of eruption of this volcano. PHIVOLCS wishes to clarify that there
    is neither evacuation recommended nor is there any mass departure of
    people based on direct reports from PHIVOLCS’ field stations and local
    officials.

    Reports on the alleged evacuation misquoted contingency plans by the LGUs


    previously formulated a consultation with PHIVOLCS in response to minor ash
    emission in January and since March 24 this year. These plans are normal
    procedures in producing a public safety plan in case a major eruption occurs at any
    volcano. At present, there is neither major eruption occurring nor is there a major
    eruption anticipated in the very near future. There is no reason to recommend an
    evacuation at this point . There is also no need to close down any facilities related
    to the normal day-to-day activities of residents in Negros Island much less in other
    parts of the country.

    As shown by today’s bulletin and other announcements issued by PHIVOLCS for


    Kanlaon Volcano, the ongoing activity’s extent involving ash emission is mostly
    localized and affecting only the upper slopes (within 4 kilometers of the active
    summit crater). Kanlaon is presently at Alert Level 1 which means that it is
    undergoing repeated ash explosions with significant deposits affecting mainly a 4-
    kilometer radius area surrounding the crater. This area also coincides with the 4-
    kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) where entry is strictly prohibited

    We hope this Advisory serves to clarify and dispel all misleading reports on the
    present activity of Kanlaon Volcano and to address any rumors that may
    detrimentally affect productivity in all sectors of our society.

    PHIVOLCS-DOST

    Prepared by:

    EGC/RUS/BB

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