You prepare for a volcano by learning about your community 's
warning system. Volcanoes can make other disasters like earthquakes, flash floods, landslides, tsunamis, and thunderstorms happen.
That means that you will need to be aware of how to prepare for these disasters too. If a volcano threatens you, you will need to evacuate
to a safe place as soon as possible. Before you go you would need a checklist. Plan an evacuation route before a volcano eruption becomes a danger. Have a plan with other family members about how to get in touch with each other if you should become separated during a volcanic eruption.
You should use safety gear like goggles and a breathing mask to protect yourself and your family members during an eruption.You should also wear long sleves, and keep vehicle engines turned off. Keep away from the area where lava flows, ash, and other volcanic debris is located.
Many people are killed when a volcano erupts violently. The eruption is dangerous, but lava flows can trap you so that there is no escape. Ash and other debris like bombs can cover or strike you. Lahars, flash flooding, with hot muddy water and chunks of debris can crush your home and you if you are caught in it.
Get indoors and close all windows and doors
protect animals-bring them into a shelter
put all machines and cars in the garage
stay away from lowlying areas where volcanic gases might be trapped
Evacuation Checklist if near a stream, get away quickly - lava and mud flows will travel down stream if near a stream, get away quickly - lava and mud flows will travel down stream
Evacuation Checklist
if near a stream, get away quickly - lava and mud flows will travel down stream
flashlight with extra batteries
battery operated radio
First Aid Kit with manual
Emergency food and water
essential medicines
cash and credit cards
sturdy shoes
warning system. Volcanoes can make other disasters like earthquakes, flash floods, landslides, tsunamis, and thunderstorms happen.
That means that you will need to be aware of how to prepare for these disasters too. If a volcano threatens you, you will need to evacuate
to a safe place as soon as possible. Before you go you would need a checklist. Plan an evacuation route before a volcano eruption becomes a danger. Have a plan with other family members about how to get in touch with each other if you should become separated during a volcanic eruption.
You should use safety gear like goggles and a breathing mask to protect yourself and your family members during an eruption.You should also wear long sleves, and keep vehicle engines turned off. Keep away from the area where lava flows, ash, and other volcanic debris is located.
Many people are killed when a volcano erupts violently. The eruption is dangerous, but lava flows can trap you so that there is no escape. Ash and other debris like bombs can cover or strike you. Lahars, flash flooding, with hot muddy water and chunks of debris can crush your home and you if you are caught in it.
Get indoors and close all windows and doors
protect animals-bring them into a shelter
put all machines and cars in the garage
stay away from lowlying areas where volcanic gases might be trapped
Evacuation Checklist if near a stream, get away quickly - lava and mud flows will travel down stream if near a stream, get away quickly - lava and mud flows will travel down stream
Evacuation Checklist
if near a stream, get away quickly - lava and mud flows will travel down stream
flashlight with extra batteries
battery operated radio
First Aid Kit with manual
Emergency food and water
essential medicines
cash and credit cards
sturdy shoes
