Prominent Volcanoes and More Prominent Volcanoes
the Volcanic Map of the and Emergency Hotlines Volcanic
Philippines
Mount Pinatubo - Located in Central Luzon Eruptions
by Phoenix Miguel U. Lim
9 - St. Bernardine
Mount Banahaw - Located in Laguna and
Quezon
Taal Volcano - Located in
Batangas
National Emergency
Hotline
- 911
Phillipine National
Police
Mayon Volcano - Located in - 117
Albay
Phillipine Red
Cross
- 143
Bureau of Fire
Protection
- (02) 8426-0219
- or (02) 8426-3812
Before, During, and After Before, During, and After Before, During, and After
Volcanic Eruptions Volcanic Eruptions Volcanic Eruptions
Do’s: Do’s:
- Have good preparation and - Follow the evacuation Do’s:
education about what happens procedures given or instructed - Check your family members if
during a Volcanic Eruption. by the proper officials. they have any difficulties in
- Prepare easy to eat food and - Listen to radio announcements breathing and such.
first aid kits for unexpected on what to do or to get the - Wait for radio announcements for
emergencies. latest news about what is instructions on what to do or
- Buy things that are suited for happening. where to go.
emergencies (e.g.: Radios, - Help others in need of - Check your house for any
Water, Flashlight, etc.) assistance like your neighbors damages including utility lines
- Prepare protection for yourself and others like elderlies and such as electricity, water, and
such as masks and goggles. children. telephone lines.
Dont’s: - Use goggles and mask to - Avoid driving as it might spread
- Do not keep your doors and protect yourself from ashfall. ash and hurt others.
windows open in case of ashfall. Dont’s: Dont’s:
- Do not go to areas near to the - Do not go to areas downwind - Do not go to outside to avoid
volcanoes as it may cause from the volcano to avoid ash. ashes that still might occur.
safety hazards. - As much as possible, do not go - Avoid driving outside as ash can
outside and keep yourself damage your vehicles.
locked inside your home (if it is
safe)
