How To Survive A Volcano

What is a volcano and what can it do?? A volcano is natures’ atomic bomb It can cause disruptions in the food chain It can destroy many innocent lives Only 10cm of its ash can collapse a house roof

How to survive a volcano?? Before Have food for at least a week Have non perishable food, water, battery, battery operated or hand crank radio, flashlights, fill up car gas tank, goggles for the family, disposable breathing masks for the family, have a family emergency plan

How to survive a volcano?? During Eruption LISTEN TO WHAT STATE OFFICIALS TELL YOU!!!! HELP YOUR NEIGHBORS IF NEEDED AVOID RIVER, BRIDGES, OR ANY ROAD WITH WATER CLOSE TO IT

How to survive a volcano?? Ash fall If you can’t evacuate STAY INDOORS Use a dust mask or hold a damp cloth over your face to help with breathing Stay indoors until the ash has settled unless there is a danger of the roof collapsing Avoid driving in heavy ash fall unless absolutely required. If you have to drive, keep speed down to 35 MPH or slower.

How to survive a volcano?? After If you need to leave your house text SHELTER + your ZIP code to 43362 to find the nearest shelter in your area (example: shelter 12345). Help might not be available right away so be patient and listen to NOAA Weather Radio, watch t.v, check the internet as often as you can

Credits http://www.ready.gov/volcanoes