First
First aid
A volcanic eruption occurs when magma is
released from a volcano. Volcanoes spew hot,
dangerous gases, ash, lava, and rock that are
powerfully destructive. People have died from
volcanic blasts. Volcanic eruptions can result in
additional threats to health, such as floods,
mudslides, power outages, drinking water
contamination, and wildfires.
Red Cross volunteers and emergency
teams for rescue
Preparing for a possible volcanic eruption will not
only help protect your health and property from
volcanic ash and lava, but may be the difference
between life and death. Preparing a plan of
approach is vital, as is educating everyone in
your household or community to better ensure
their safety and wellbeing when a volcano erupts.
- Conduct assesments of the needs for longer terms
We aim to give you awareness on what you
should do before, during, and after a volcanic
eruption. First aid instructions for injuries that may
be encountered during the eruption and rescue
operations are also included.
EMERGENCY HOTLINES:
National Emergency Hotline: 911.
Philippine National Police: 117. PHIVOLCS: (02) 8426-
1468 to 79.
Philippine Red Cross: 143 or (02) 8790-2300.
aid and
and
Rescue
Rescue
Operations
Operations
MINOR WOUNDS:
Clean the injured area with soap and water and blot the
wound dry. Once the wound is dry, apply antibiotic ointment
and cover with gauze or a bandage.
FRACTURES:
Cover the wound with a sterile dressing or a clean, non-fluffy
cloth if it's an open fracture. To control any bleeding, apply
pressure around the area rather than over the protruding
bone. The dressing should then be secured with a bandage.
SUFFOCATION:
To give rescue breaths, perform a cardiopulmonary
resuscitation or CPR. Tilt their head back and seal your
mouth over either their mouth or nose. Blow air into them with
two steady breaths.
BURNS:
Cool the burn. Don't break blisters. Bandage the burn. Take a
nonprescription pain reliever. If it’s a severe burn, call 911
immediately and do not apply anything.
operations:
- Provide a quick search for survivors and provide them
medical care.
- Rush more rescue vehicles, medical teams, and water
trucks to dangered area.
- Despatch many ambulances and set up field kitchens
for people displaced from their homes.
recovery operations.
 Evacuate from the Stay tuned for updates
Prepare a Go Bag
danger zone or announcements
It must include 3-5 days worth of food
and water, clothes, protective gears Follow your town’s evacuation plans. Before doing anything or going home,
such as masks, first aid and hygiene wait for a signal from the authorities.
kit, radio, batteries, etc.
Seek shelters or Be cautious of your
Review your town’s stay indoors surroundings
evacuation plans
Close all doors and windows and cover them with wet Beware of the volcanic hazards around you. Look out for
Also, make a communication plan cloth. If in a car, stay inside. Avoid contact with ashes buildings that may collapse because of heavy ash fall and
with your family and relatives in case as much as possible. Listen to radios to stay tuned. earthquake.
of separation.
Wear protective See a doctor Have your house
Know your community’s checked
warning systems gears at all times It is important to make
sure that your body is Ashes and earthquake can
safe, especially if you cause destruction to your
This includes the alert levels. Also Always wear your eye goggles and face masks, preferably came in contact with an properties, making them unsafe
know the history of the volcano, when N95 masks. If you don’t have one, you can use a clean amount of volcanic ash. for habitation. Also make sure
it last erupted and when it may erupt cloth and keep it in your mouth and nose. to clean the ashes around your
again. property.