Saftey Precautions in Volcanic Eruptions

Question 1

government agencies responsible for monitoring volcanic activities

Answer 1

DOST, PHIVOLCS

Question 2

objective of DOST and PHIVOLCS

Answer 2

to monitor volcanic activities

Question 3

DOST meaning

Answer 3

Department of Science and Technology

Question 4

PHIVOLCS meaning

Answer 4

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

Question 5

before, during or after?
Know the community’s warning system.

Answer 5

B

Question 6

before, during or after?
Evacuate immediately if you live or are staying within the radius of affected areas.

Answer 6

B

Question 7

before, during or after?
Stay tired to the national news and your local community’s channels
(to be on top of the situation and stay informed with local safety plans and evacuation areas).

Answer 7

B

Question 8

before, during or after?
Charge your electronics.

Answer 8

B

Question 9

before, during or after?
Prepare a go-bag in case of evacuation.

Answer 9

B

Question 10

before, during or after?
Know disaster hotlines and other emergency hotlines.

Answer 10

B

Question 11

a go-bag includes:

Answer 11

• 1 mask per person
• copies of personal documents
• phone & power bank
• flashlights & batteries //
  candles & matches
• 3 gal water per person
• 3 days worth of non-perishable food
• hygiene and sanitation items
• first aid kit;
  maintenance medication
• extra cash

Question 12

government agencies’s hotlines that one should list down

Answer 12

National Emergency Hotline
Philippine National Police
PHIVOLCS
Philippine Red Cross
Bureau of Fire Protection

Question 13

before, during or after?
Use an N95 mask
(to protect yourself from pulmo-respiratory injuries and diseases)

Answer 13

D

Question 14

before, during or after?
Protect your skin and eyes with proper clothing and glasses/goggles.

Answer 14

D

Question 15

before, during or after?
Secure your pets inside your home.

Answer 15

D

Question 16

before, during or after?
If you are outside, seek cover immediately
(in case of rock or ash falls).
Keep a watchful eye on your kids or loved ones who msy be tempted to go out to see what’s going on outside.

Answer 16

D

Question 17

before, during or after?
If you are inside, stay tuned to the news
(to keep informed of recent developments).

Answer 17

D

Question 18

before, during or after?
If you are driving a vehicle, pull over and stop if there is a heavy ashfall.

Answer 18

D

Question 19

before, during or after?
Stay away from rivers/streams
(to avoid lahar flow).

Answer 19

D

Question 20

before, during or after?
Do not leave your home/indoor shelters until notified by the local government that it is safe to do so.

Answer 20

A

Question 21

before, during or after?
Evacuate to safer grounds only when notified.

Answer 21

A

Question 22

before, during or after?
Cover food and water containers to avoid ash contamination.

Answer 22

A

Question 23

before, during or after?
Clean your gutters and roof with water after clearing out the ash
(to prevent corrosion).

Answer 23

A

Question 24

before, during or after?
Wear protection.

Answer 24

A

Question 25

before, during or after?
Use masks, glasses/goggles, long sleeves, pants, and shoes when clearing out
ash
(to protect your lungs, skin, and eyes).

Answer 25

A

Question 26

before, during or after?
Wash all utensils thoroughly before eating.
(fine ash particles may have settled on them)

Answer 26

A

Question 27

before, during or after?
Wait for further announcements from LGU’s or national news related to the volcanic eruption.

Answer 27

A