Evacuation procedures

 

An area with an active volcano has a particular set of evacuation procedures. It is vital for you to get accustomed to the procedures. By any chance, if you live in a well-monitored volcano or a well-researched region, obtaining the hazard zone map from the local emergency management is feasible. These maps display the evacuation routes along with the possible paths of lava flows. These maps also show the minimum time the lava takes to reach a given point. Authorities divide the area around the volcano into several zones. These regions vary between low risk and high risk. You can utilize this information to have an idea about the safe passage from your house or the workplace during an event of a volcanic eruption. Additionally, you can search for alternative routes to escape from the region, apart from the safe zones. It will be helpful because volcanic eruptions are unpredictable and to some extent complex.

 

 

Make sure that you review the evacuation procedures with your family. Ensure that every member understands the criticality of the situation and the method one have to follow, in case of an eruption. If you have a member with a disability, prepare for an alternative step or steps that will ensure safe passage during the event.

 

You can further develop an evacuation plan for your house. The map will point out the exact direction of the entrance from the house to your vehicle. If there is an excessive eruption of ash from the volcano, remember that it will be hard for you to travel by car. The ash prevents proper functioning of the engine, making it hard for you to move smoothly.

 

Speak to the family members regarding the home evacuation plan. Tell them exactly where they have to reach and how. Furthermore, include your pets in the evacuation plan. To make it simple, hand out the checklist to every member of the family that will help them follow the procedure quickly. The list will contain the crucial components they have to carry at the time of evacuation. The checklist will also help in sealing the house that reduces the damage. Try to speak to the children in a precise manner. Making them understand the situation helps in losing their fear and anxiety. Additionally, making them aware of the situation turns them into a responsible person.

 

You can further prepare an emergency kit for the vehicle. The kit includes tools, first aid kit, and maps. You can also stock the vehicle depending on the availability of space with a fire extinguisher, additional nonperishable food cans, sleeping bags, flashlight, and emergency blankets.