Supplies should include the following:. Exposure to ash can harm your health, particularly the respiratory breathing tract. N respirators can be purchased at businesses such as hardware stores. It is important to follow directions for proper use of this respirator. Nuisance dust masks can provide comfort and relief from exposure to relatively non-hazardous contaminants such as pollen, but they do not offer as much protection as an N respirator.
Cleanup or emergency workers may need a different type of breathing protection. Though it may seem safe to stay at home and wait out an eruption, doing so could be very dangerous. Volcanoes spew hot, dangerous gases, ash, lava, and rock that are powerfully destructive. Preparing to evacuate.
In some cases, like in Hawaii, eruptions can continue for several tens of years. Volcano Observatories assess volcano hazards , participate in development of volcano coordination plans, monitor volcanic activity , issue warnings of impending eruptions, and deliver eruption updates via a formalized notification system. Role of local governments and public officials : Public officials keep their communities safe by developing and exercising emergency plans and by providing hazards education and notification about local hazards and emergency procedures.
During volcanic activity, they are the ones to advise residents about closures, evacuation routes, and recommendations for recovery. Check our Regional Preparedness Resources page. Your Role : Everyone can make it through a volcanic event with greater safety and less disruption by 1 learning about the hazards where they live or visit, 2 following local recommendations to ensure households and businesses are prepared, and 3 preparing to be self-sufficient for up to two weeks by making an emergency plan and compiling an emergency kit.
Skip to main content. If you use a rainwater collection system for your water supply, disconnect the tank. Keep animals indoors until ash is cleaned up or washed away. If pets go outside, brush them before letting them back indoors. It is important to clean up ash promptly, as it is a health hazard and can cause damage to buildings and machinery. When cleaning up, follow advice and instructions from your local council and Civil Defence Emergency Management Group.
Be aware that:. Wear protective clothing that covers your arms and legs, sturdy footwear, a properly fitted P2 or N95 mask, and goggles. Ash is much more abrasive than ordinary house dust. The best cleaning methods to prevent scratching damage are vacuuming and rinsing. Use water sparingly. If possible, clean electronic equipment with an air duster to avoid scratching delicate surfaces.
Clean ash off the roof. Roof clean-up must be carefully planned as it is hazardous. Use safe working methods. For driveways and other hard surfaces, lightly wet the surface of the ash then use a broom to sweep up. Avoid dry sweeping as this creates high levels of airborne ash. Remove ash from car paintwork and windscreens with water, but use water sparingly. Avoid rubbing as this can cause abrasion damage. Follow official instructions about ash collection and storage. Find information on working safely on roofs on the WorkSafe website.
If your property is damaged in an emergency, take photos of any damage to support your insurance claim. Find advice on taking photos to support your claim on the Earthquake Commission's website. Volcanic unrest is increased volcanic activity without a volcanic eruption. Volcanic unrest can produce hazards on or near the volcano. Most volcanic eruptions follow unrest, but not all unrest leads to volcanic eruptions. This makes managing unrest challenging for scientists and civil defence emergency management.
Volcanic eruptions produce several near- and far-reaching hazards. The most widespread and disruptive hazard is usually volcanic ash. New Zealand volcanoes produce a range of hazards and have different levels of activity. Whakaari White Island and Ngauruhoe have been the busiest volcanoes in our recorded history, closely followed by Ruapehu. Some of our other volcanoes can have hundreds or even thousands of years between eruptions.
Volcanic eruptions in New Zealand have injured people, killed people and destroyed property. The eruption of Mount Tarawera in killed at least people. A lahar on Mount Ruapehu in caused the deaths of people in the Tangiwai railway disaster. Ash fall is the most likely volcanic hazard for most people in the North Island. Ash can travel a long way, depending on the wind. It can cause health problems for people and animals.
It can also damage buildings and cars due to abrasion and its weight. In an emergency. Reduce the impacts of volcanic activity. Before volcanic activity. During volcanic activity.
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