The document provides guidance on preparing for, responding to, and recovering from volcanic eruptions. It recommends developing an emergency plan and supply kit in advance that includes communication devices, important documents, food, water and other supplies. During an eruption, people should listen to authorities, wear protective gear, seek shelter indoors or on high ground, and avoid poisonous gases. After the event, it is important to remove ash from roofs and surroundings, stay away from heavy ash areas, and seek medical care if needed. The document outlines key actions to take before, during, and after a volcanic eruption to help stay safe.

1. Disaster Risk Reduction :
Volcanoes

7. BEFORE
Prepare Communication
devices for updates such as
phones, radios and TVs.
- Evacuate immediately if
authorities say so.
-Follow rules and orders
from the officials.
-Stay away from active
volcanoes.
Have an evacuation plan.
- Decide a specific and
accessible meeting place
where you and your family
will meet / can head to if there
is an eruption and you have
to evacuate your place.
• - Have relevant contact
details that they can call in
case of emergency.
Discuss with your family
- Discuss with them about the
disaster and make sure to let
them be aware of such event
that may occur any time.
-Discuss and agree a specific
and safe place where all of
you will meet in case of
evacuation.
- Discuss the things to
prepare and also maybe plan
drills which your family
could perform together .
Prepare an Emergency supply
kit
- This includes : flashlights,
batteries, first-aid kits, food &
water supplies, raincoat,
emergency blanket, masks,
goggles, necessary
medications, fully-charged
phone/s , important papers /
personal files and other stuffs
needed and are very handy.

8. DURING
Know and Familiarize your
community’s / town’s
warning system.
Listen to the authorities’
instructions.
Wear a mask and a goggle s to
prevent any irritations and
breathing difficulties caused
by the falling ashes and the
smog.
Get to a higher ground as fast
as you can if you were not able
to evacuate your place.
- If indoors, close all the
windows and the doors.
-If outdoors, seek for shelter
and avoid low-lying areas.
Protect yourself , especially your
head, from pyroclastic. -
Shield your self from the dangerous
rocks, debris, hails and any other
things sent flying during eruption
from the volcano. Use your
backpack or anything that is enough
or at least can protect your head .
Avoid exposure from poisonous
gases.
- Volcanoes emit gases that are
dangerous for us so don’t stay
on low grounds and wear long
pants and sleeves.

9. Remain indoors/
remain to where you
are staying unless the
authorities tell you
that it’s okay to come
out and is already
safe.
Stay away from areas
with heavy ash fall.
- Ashes still contains
dangerous contents
which are not good for
our respiratory system.
-Driving will not be a
good idea because ashes
will just clog on your
engines.
Remove the ashes from your
rooftop and clean your
surroundings.
-Ashes are very heavy and can
cause your roof to collapse ,so
better remove it.
-Still, it can affect your
respiratory system.
- Do not open your air
conditioners and vent until
ashes has been cleared.
Receive medical care
if needed.
- Get a medical
treatment if you have
some injuries, burns,
and gas inhalations