Volcanic Eruption: Jervoso, Francis Jude & Margallo, Kate

VOLCANIC ERUPTION Jervoso, Francis Jude & Margallo, Kate

VOLCANIC ERRUPTION A volcanic eruption occurs when molten rock, ash and steam pour through a vent in the earth's crust. Effusive

Eruptions can be effusive, where lava flows like a thick, sticky liquid, or explosive, where lava explodes out of a vent.

Explosive

HAZARDS DUE TO VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS

LAVA FLOW

ASHFALL

PYROCLASTIC FLOW

LAHAR

WHAT TO DO BEFORE, DURING & AFTER A VOLCANIC ERUPTION PREPAREDNESS

PREVENTION & MITIGATION

RESPONSE

RECOVERY

PREVENTION & MITIGATION • • •

• •

Determine the disaster risks in your locale and the hazards that accompany them. Increase your knowledge about the emergency warning signals and alert notifications used in your community. Make the necessary property preparations to reduce the damage from the hazard. Familiarize yourself with the emergency plans of your family member's employment building, school, day care center, and etc.

PREPAREDNESS • Prepare an emergency kit with food, water, clothes, maps, tools, a first aid kit, a fire extinguisher, a flashlight, batteries, etc. • Close all window, doors, and dampers to keep volcanic ash from entering. • Bring animals and livestock into closed shelter • Tune in to your television or radio for updates • Keep important documents in a safe place

RESPONSE • Follow the evacuation order issued by authorities and evacuate immediately from the volcano area to avoid flying debris, hot gases, lateral blast and lava flow. • Be aware of mudflows. • Remember to help your neighbors who may require special assistance - infants, elderly people and people with access and functional needs

RECOVERY • Continue listening to a weather radio or TV for the latest information. • Remain inside your home until officials declare it is safe to leave. • Inspect your home. • When outside, avoid volcanic ash fall. • Clear ashes from roads, gutters, roofs, and etc

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!