AFTER A VOLCANIC ERUPTION

 Listen to your local radio stations for civil defence advice and follow instructions.
 Stay indoors and away from volcanic ashfall areas as much as possible.
 When it is safe to go outside, keep your gutters and roof clear of ash as heavy ash deposits can
collapse your roof.
 If there is a lot of ash in the water supply, do not use your dishwasher or washing machine.
 Avoid driving in heavy ashfall as it stirs up ash that can clog engines and cause serious abrasion
damage to your vehicle.
 Keep animals indoors where possible, wash away ash on their paws or skin to keep them from
ingesting the ash, and provide clean drinking water.
 Use a mask or a damp cloth and eye protection when cleaning up. Moisten the ash with a sprinkler
before cleaning.
 Look for and report broken utility lines to appropriate authorities.
 If your property is damaged, take notes and photographs for insurance purposes. If you rent your
property, contact your landlord and your contents insurance company as soon as possible.

After a Volcanic Eruption

Staying Safe After a Volcanic Eruption

If you do nothing else:

1. Let friends and family know you’re safe.

2. Register yourself as safe on the Safe and Well website.

3. If evacuated, return only when authorities say it is safe to do so.

4. Continue listening to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio for updated information and instructions.

5. If people around you are injured, practice CHECK, CALL, CARE. Check the scene to be sure it’s safe for you to approach, call for help, and if

you are trained, provide first aid to those in need until emergency responders can arrive.

What to do after volcanic

eruptions:
1. Go back to your house but leave your kids with someone who can take care of them
while you check your house.
2. When in your house, clean everything and check if there’s damages incurred. Use
masks when cleaning.
3. Wait for further announcements related to volcano activities.
4. Make sure that your house is still safe for all of you.