Remaining indoors

 

It is equally important for you to survive after an eruption. You will be able to protect your family if you remain indoors. Listen to the updates and remain indoors until you receive the clearance from the local authorities to step out of the house. There is a high possibility that the volcano still vents the ash cloud. Therefore, authorities usually ask you to remain indoors until the ash settles down. If you intend to step out of the house, ensure that you wear respective protective equipment. Additionally, cover completely from the head to the toe. Use respirator or moist and cloth to block ash particles and other sediments from entering your lungs.

 

 

Use bottled water until you receive confirmation about the use of the tap water. If you see any traces of dust or ash in a water source, avoid drinking. Authorities’ advice evacuation when the ash continues to fall for several hours. Although the eruption ends, falling off the ash poses a serious threat to structures and human beings. Because ash is heavy, settling offered on the rooftops weakens the structure, resulting in a collapse. It is dangerous for people staying indoors due to the volcanic activity.