In school today, we were talking about volcanoes, so Imma talk about what to do in case a volcano blows its top off.
The example I’ll be using is Mt. Rainier, since it was the volcano we studied and I live around 50-60 miles from it.
Say you’re somewhere in Seattle. It’s a beautiful day, the birds are chirping, the skies are blue, and nothing bad is happening. Scientists did say there was a possibility of Mt. Rainier blowing up, but you didn’t care. And then, it happens.
Listen to alerts and evacuate as soon as there is a possibility of eruption. If you live in a place like the Puget Sound, get to a place across the water the far side of the volcano.
Avoid all things down. Gravity is your enemy in this case.
Cover ventilation and windows, because ash is a b**ch on a stick.
Don’t go outside. Protect yourself from ash if you’re unable to get into a safe place.
If a volcano near you is prone to mud flows, get away from them. Go to high ground if you live close by.
Send text messages or use social media to reach out to family and friends. Phone systems are often busy after a disaster. Only make emergency calls.
Avoid driving in heavy ash. Driving will stir up volcanic ash that can clog engines and stall vehicles.
If you have any breathing problems, avoid contact with ash. Stay indoors until authorities say it is safe to go outside.
Do not get on your roof to remove ash unless you have guidance or training. If you have to remove ash, then be very careful as ash makes surfaces slippery. Be careful not to contribute additional weight to an overloaded roof.
Volcanoes are beautiful, but death is not.
Thanks for reading my 5 page essay.
