Setting safety precautions

 

If you receive the instructions to stay put in your house, it is preferable for you to begin implementing the safety precautions. Run extra water and bar tops, containers, and sinks to meet the demand until the situation recedes to regular. Reduce water usage wherever possible. If water is scarce and limited, prepare a makeshift toilet in the exterior of the house.

 

Close all the entrances of the house and secure them with wooden planks, if necessary. It will prevent the entry of ash into the house during the event. Make certain that you unplug all the electrical appliances. Keep the fireplace closed at all times. Monitor the situation with the help of updates through the television and radio. Use hand-cranking device to power the radio and mobile phone. The device is helpful in generating electricity when you experience power outage during the volcanic eruption.

 

 

If you own livestock and pets, do not forget to bring them under shelter. If you still find the time, protect everything around your house with covers that will prevent the entrance of ash. You can move all the critical objects into your garage. Ensure that you seal the garage properly to prevent the ash from entering the room.

 

Do not appear out of the house until the authorities issue the clearance. The safest place is your house, which offers exceptional protection during a volcanic eruption. As you would be ceiling the several entrances to the house, you will probably retain standard living conditions within the home. However, ensure that you have sufficient emergency supplies of water and food.

 

On the contrary, ensure that you live on a high ground. Lava flows, mudflows, and flooding are common in eruption. They are deadly and travel to the low-lying areas. If your house is in the low-lying vicinity, ensure that you prepare all the emergencies and move to the higher ground to the safe zone where you can seek shelter. Do not forget to carry the emergency kits. If possible, disconnect the drainpipes from rain gutters. It will prevent the drain clogging. Disconnecting the water supply to any rainwater tanks helps in securing the available water. Ensure that you cover the tank properly without leaving a gap.