Before, During And After A Volcanic Eruption

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify appropriate measures to be done
before, during and after a volcanic
eruption.
2. Develop resilience to prevent and combat
the hazardous effects of volcano hazards.
• When animals like dogs
behave abnormally, there's
probably a Volcanic Eruption
taking place.
• Get your supplies ready when
the tip above is happening.
❑ Materials that is given off by a
volcano is extremely hot, be
careful.

❑ Living near a volcano is very

dangerous and had a high risk
that it will erupt, especially if it is
an active volcano. Houses near Mt. Mayon in the
Philippines
❑ To minimize mudflows, refrain from deforesting the slopes of the
volcano.

❑ Comply strictly with PHILVOLCS prohibition against human settlement in

Permanent Danger Zones or areas within 4-6 km radius from the summit
of active volcanoes. Also, heed warnings and orders for evacuation
issued by PHILVOLCS and the Disaster Coordinating councils (DCCs) in
times of volcanic unrest.

❑ Construct earthquake-resistant structures areas near active volcanoes.

WHAT TO DO

BEFORE
A VOLCANIC
ERUPTION
❑ Learn about your community
warning systems and emergency
plans.
WHAT TO DO
BEFORE A
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#1
Have disaster supplies on hand:
❑ Also add sturdy shoes, a pair of
goggles and disposable breathing
masks.
WHAT TO DO
BEFORE A
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#2
❑ Keep a roll of plastic wrap and
packing tape so you can wrap and
protect electronics and appliances
from ash.
WHAT TO DO
BEFORE A
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#3
Be prepared
❑ FOR THE HAZARDS THAT CAN
ACCOMPANY VOLCANOES:
– Mudflows and flash floods
WHAT TO DO
– Landslides and rockfalls
– Earthquakes
BEFORE A
– Ashfall and acid rain VOLCANIC
– Tsunamis ERUPTION

#4
❑ Evaluate sites for risk of
volcanic disasters before even
putting up structures in these
sites.
WHAT TO DO
BEFORE A
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#5
❑ Reinforce existing building
structures and build protective
works such as dikes to deflect
lava and lava flow.
WHAT TO DO
BEFORE A
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#6
❑ Have an emergency disaster
plan in place especially for
evacuation and
communication.
WHAT TO DO
BEFORE A
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#7
❑ Listen to and heed the
warnings given. Follow the
evacuation order issued by
authorities.
WHAT TO DO
BEFORE A
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#8
❑ Evacuate from the place as soon as
the authorities tell you to do so. Stay
out of the area defined as a restricted
zone by government officials.
WHAT TO DO
BEFORE A
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#9
WHAT TO DO

DURING
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION
❑ Be aware of mudflows! Mudflows can
move faster than you can walk or run. Look
upstream before crossing a bridge, and do
not cross the bridge if a mudflow is
approaching.
WHAT TO DO
DURING
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#1
❑ Stay Away from the area
during volcanic activity.

WHAT TO DO
DURING
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#2
❑ Cover your nose with a wet
piece of cloth or mask so that
you will not inhale the ash or
toxic gases.
WHAT TO DO
DURING
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#3
❑ Cover your eyes from dust and
smoke or wear an eye protector.

WHAT TO DO
DURING
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#4
IF INDOORS ,

❑ Close all window, doors, and dampers to

keep volcanic ash from entering.
WHAT TO DO
❑ Put all machinery inside a garage or DURING
barn to protect it from volcanic ash. VOLCANIC
❑ Bring animals and livestock into closed
shelters to protect them from breathing
ERUPTION

#5
volcanic ash.
IF TRAPPED
OUTDOORS, WHAT TO DO
❑ Seek shelter indoors. DURING
❑ If caught in a rock fall, roll into a ball
to protect your head.
VOLCANIC
❑ If caught near a stream, be aware of ERUPTION
mudflows. Move upslope, especially if
you hear the roar of a mudflow.
#6
❑ Protect yourself
during ash fall:
❑ Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants.
❑ Use goggles to protect your eyes.
WHAT TO DO
❑ Use a dust mask or hold a damp cloth over your
face to help breathing.
DURING
❑ Keep car or truck engines off. VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#7
WHAT TO DO

AFTER
A VOLCANIC
ERUPTION
❑ There is still danger after an
eruption even if there is no
flowing lava. The fact is, it may
take years for the environment to
recover from the changes caused
by the volcano. And, ongoing
tremors and further eruptions
may make the area uninhabitable
for a long time.
❑ In the short-term, recovery and
clean-up must be done gradually.
❑ Help people requiring special
assistance like the infants,
elderly, and the disabled.
WHAT TO DO
AFTER a
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#1
❑ Stay inside and listen for
volcano information on your
radio or television.

WHAT TO DO
AFTER a
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#2
❑ Minimize your movements
and keep all windows and
doors closed.
WHAT TO DO
AFTER a
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#3
❑ Unless advised to evacuate, stay
indoors and wear a face mask to
protect your lungs; wear glasses to
protect you eyes.
WHAT TO DO
AFTER a
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#4
❑ When outdoors or when evacuating,
cover your mouth and nose; wear
goggles to protect your eyes.
WHAT TO DO
AFTER a
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#5
❑ Keep your skin covered with long
pants, long-sleeved shirt and hat
to avoid irritation from ash.
WHAT TO DO
AFTER a
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#6
❑ Avoid driving after heavy ash fall.
Driving will stir up more ash that can
clog engines and stall vehicles.
WHAT TO DO
AFTER a
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#7
❑ If you have a respiratory ailment, avoid contact with
any amount of ash. Stay indoors until local health
officials advise it is safe to go outside.

WHAT TO DO
AFTER a
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#8
❑ Avoid areas where there might be
volcanic ash fall. Volcanic ash can
cause respiratory ailments.
WHAT TO DO
AFTER a
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#9
❑ Remove ash from roofs. Volcanic
ash is heavy especially when wet
and can cause roofs to collapse.
WHAT TO DO
AFTER a
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

#10

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS on VOLCANO HAZARDS
BEFORE
1. Listen to and heed the
warnings given.
2. Prepare your Survival kits
3. Prepare your Protective Gears
4. Emergency disaster plan in
place especially for evacuation
and communication. Follow
the Evacuation order
SUMMARY
DURING
1. Close all window, doors, Stay indoors
2. Protect yourself :
– Wear long-sleeved shirts and long
pants.
– Use goggles to protect your eyes.
– Use a dust mask or hold a damp
cloth over your face to help
breathing.
AFTER
1. Stay inside and listen for
volcano information on
your radio or television
2. Remove ash from roofs.
Volcanic ash is heavy
especially when wet and
can cause roofs to collapse.
3. Stay indoors until local
health officials advise it is
safe to go outside.