Precautionary Safety Measures for Volcanic

Eruption
From previous lesson, we learned about the dangers from
erupting volcanoes. Below are some photos showing impacts of
volcanic eruptions.
1. How can we protect ourselves?
2. 2. How can we avoid or minimize the negative impacts of
volcanic eruptions?
Role Playing: Demonstrate What to do before,
during and after (30 minutes)
Divide the class into 3 groups
I. Group 1 what to do BEFORE a volcano eruption
II. Group 2, what to do DURING a volcano
eruption
III.Group 3. What to do AFTER a volcano eruption
2. Each group is given 10 minutes to present
their chosen situation on how to best
represent as many “what to dos”
Active volcanoes are being monitored
for possible unrest so that major
eruptions can be forecast and
predicted. An eruption can affect
the surrounding environment, destroy
structures and cause deaths and
injuries to man.
Although volcanoes are dangerous when in eruptive
stage, there are still also many benefits that man
derive from a volcano when it is quiet. As
volcanoes do not erupt frequently, during its long
periods of quiescence, the rich fertile soil derived
from the volcanoes provide land for agriculture and
livestock , such that economic activities and
communities have flourished in the shadow of
volcanoes. There are many ways by which man can
prepare and protect himself from volcanic
eruptions.
 Volcanic Eruption Preparedness
Before
1. For longer-term development planning,
consult available volcano hazard maps that
indicate areas declared as permanent danger
zones (PDZs) and areas likely to be affected by
different volcanic hazards so that these areas are
avoided when choosing sites for developing new
residential areas, commercial/ business areas,
siting for critical facilities etc.
2. Be aware of the kinds of volcanic
hazards present in your area. Determine
the distance of your residence,
workplace and livelihood (farms, etc)
from the volcano. Know if you are
within what kilometer radius from the
volcano summit your location is.
3. Be aware of the meanings
of Alert Levels, and
recommended actions. Make
sure your family emergency
plan has taken this into
consideration.
4. Be aware of community efforts such as
identified evacuation areas as well as
designated pick up points . Make sure
that the whole family knows about this.
If you do not plan to stay in evacuation
area, and has other alternatives (another
house, relatives in another town), make
sure that the whole family is aware of
this.
5. Stock enough non-perishable
food and potable water. Cooking
fuel, emergency light,/ flashlight,
whistle, battery operated radio,
medicines, first-aid kit, dust
mask, should be made part of your
emergency kit.
6. Consider provisions for pet
animals, etc.
7. Always listen to the radio’s latest
PHIVOLCS Alerts and information.
Heed the advise of community
leaders or LGUs about evacuation
procedures.
 Volcanic Eruption Preparedness
During
1. Stay inside the house or evacuation area. Do
not go sightseeing.
2. Listen to the radio for advise and information.
3. If you are outside and very near the volcano,
leave the area immediately. If caught in
ashfall or tephra* fall, seek shelter
immediately. Sometimes, pieces of rocks may
be hot, seek care for burns right away.
4. Do not drive. If you must drive, keep the car
windows up and do not operate the air
conditioning system as this will bring in ash from
outside. Drive slowly as ashfall will reduce
visibility. Ash on road surface can cause the roads
to become slippery.
5. Check that your pet or livestock have enough
food.
6. Do not try to clean or shovel the ashfall during
eruptions.
7. Protect yourself from ashfall.
I. Close windows and doors to stop the ash from
entering the house.
II. Turn off all electric fans and airconditioning
units.
III. Wear dust-mask or cover your face with clean
wet towel or cloth to prevent ash from irritating
the eyes and entering the respiratory track.
IV. Better to use bottled water. If you must use tap
water, always boil water first before using.
 Volcanic Eruption Preparedness
After
1. Listen to the latest update about Alert
Levels, other information from the radio.
2. Cook food thoroughly.
3. If the family has evacuated during the
eruption, only the adult members of the
family should be allowed to go home to
inspect the house condition.
4. Only when local authorities- the LGUs have
declared that it is safe to go home that the
family should return.
5. How to clean up an ashfall
I. As soon as the ashfall has stopped, remove
the ash immediately.
II. Wear dust mask before you start cleaning.
III. The recommended method to clean the
ash is to lightly damp the ash so that it
does not billow when swept.
IV. Clean house roofs first, to prevent
damage to gutters and down-pipes.
V. Do not dump ash in sewage systems.
VI. Inside the house, use damp cloth
(Slightly wet) to remove ash. Avoid
vigorous rubbing as ash particles are
very abrasive.
VII.To remove ash from your car, wash
with plenty of water.
What is the advantage of
being prepared in all the
things that might happen?
What is the importance of
knowing the different
measures or interventions
when volcanic eruption
happens?
Essay:
1/2 Crosswise
Why is it important to
understand the volcano-
related hazards?
Quiz - True or False?
1.Be aware of community efforts such as
identified evacuation areas as well as
designated pick up points.
2.At the peak or height of eruption, one can go
out and do sightseeing as eruptions are a sight
to see.
3.Heavy ashfall can severely reduce visibility,
that is why people are advised not to drive.
4. During and after heavy ashfall, if you must
use tap water, always boil water first
before using.
5. To remove ash inside the house, use damp
cloth and vigorously rub off the surface
covered with ash.
6. Wear dust-mask or cover your face with
clean dry towel or cloth to prevent ash from
irritating the eyes and entering the
respiratory track.
Answer Key:
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False
6. False