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Disaster Preparedness Checklist
What to Do When a Volcanic Eruption Occurs
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Listen to the radio.
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Wear a face mask (preferably N95) and goggles when available.
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Turn off the air conditioning unit and/or heater.
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Close all windows, doors, and dampers.
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If there is time before evacuation, disconnect appliances and turn off the gas, electricity, and water.
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Evacuate when told to do so by your evacuation officer/warden or local, regional, or national authorities.
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Bring your disaster preparedness kit with you as you evacuate.
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When evacuating, avoid low-lying areas, areas downwind of the volcano, and river valleys downstream of the volcano.
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Stay out of designated restricted zones.
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Look upstream before crossing a bridge and do not cross the bridge if a mudflow is approaching.
How to Prepare for a Volcanic Eruption
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Learn about community warning systems such as the Volcano Notification Service (VNS).
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Develop an emergency evacuation plan.
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If unable or not recommended to evacuate (for example, if the area's highest risk is ashfall), develop a shelter-in-place plan.
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Plan for indirect effects of volcanic eruptions such as lahars, earthquakes, water contamination, wildfires, and power outages.
Volcano Preparedness Kit
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Water: If kit is for one person - 1L/1000ml water bottles x 2 minimum If kit is for more than one person - 5 gallons of water minimum
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Non-perishable food and snacks (good for at least 3 days) Examples: canned or dehydrated food, dried cereals and fruits, nuts, crackers, jerky
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Can opener if non-perishable food includes canned goods
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Battery-powered radio and extra batteries
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Flashlight/s and extra batteries
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Whistle/s
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N-95 mask/s or face mask/s (preferably NOT cloth mask)
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Goggles (1 pair per person)
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Antibacterial wipes
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First aid kit
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Toiletries, personal hygiene and sanitation items
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Laminated and updated map of the area
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Common and personal medications
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Identification card/s (who to contact, blood type, etc.)
