Volcanic Eruption Preparedness

@gibocam (343)
United States
November 23, 2017 5:23pm CST
Is there a volcano near you? Have you experienced being in "Alert no. 2"? What will be the recommended preparations both physically and mentally?
4 people like this
9 responses
@josie_ (10034)
• Philippines
23 Nov 17
One experience I had was when Mt. Pinatubo erupted here in the Philippines in 1990.
2 people like this
@gibocam (343)
• United States
23 Nov 17
Really? So was it go?
@josie_ (10034)
• Philippines
23 Nov 17
@gibocam _Natural calamities are unpredictable. We are never fully prepared.
1 person likes this
• Philippines
23 Nov 17
@josie_ terrible I think..no one can prepared for it.
2 people like this
@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
23 Nov 17
Fortunately we don't live close to any volcano so I've never experienced that.
2 people like this
@gibocam (343)
• United States
23 Nov 17
Unlucky us. It's kinda funny because I'm not worrying about the volcano, but instead I'm worrying about the people who are in panic.
1 person likes this
@gibocam (343)
• United States
24 Nov 17
@cahaya1983 You got it right! Just like watching a horror movie. Instead of reacting to what you are watching, you reacti to the one beside you overreacting. LoL
1 person likes this
@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
24 Nov 17
@gibocam I understand, sometimes it's people's reaction that can make the situation more worrisome.
1 person likes this
• Philippines
23 Nov 17
Were not close to any volcano but the Mt Pinatubo's ash went as far as our place.
2 people like this
@gibocam (343)
• United States
24 Nov 17
Ashes? That's terrible. I can't imagine what will happen here if that's the case. It will feel like going out to evacuate but can't go out because of ashes.
@gibocam (343)
• United States
24 Nov 17
@josie_ What's that? Like white Christmas?
@josie_ (10034)
• Philippines
24 Nov 17
We had a white ash winter holiday.
1 person likes this
@franxav (13818)
• India
23 Nov 17
No volcanoes near me. The nearest one in an island 200km away. However, we have earthquakes.
2 people like this
@gibocam (343)
• United States
23 Nov 17
Earthquakes can be a traumatic experience too. You may not know where will it strike. It is truly better to be prepared always.
23 Nov 17
Oh, my... Never. But definitely it's something pretty hard.
1 person likes this
@gibocam (343)
• United States
23 Nov 17
Yes, indeed. People can't think well because of worrying too much where to go or what to do.
1 person likes this
23 Nov 17
@gibocam It's a really worrisome situation.
1 person likes this
@gibocam (343)
• United States
23 Nov 17
@TheInvisibleMan Yes. As always suggested not to panic but we may not know what will happen next.
1 person likes this
@milkdtea (39)
23 Nov 17
There's no earthquake near my area but I've experienced being inside a shaking house during an earthquake. I was lying down while talking to my friend. I was talking to him and from my peripheral vision, I saw the walls of the housee shaking literally. It caused a little panic and I remember getting out of the house with fear. Maybe my advice would be never let panic overcome your emotions. We panicked but we still managed to go downstairs and stay in empty areas. Preparedness is a must so take earthquake precautions seriously
2 people like this
@gibocam (343)
• United States
24 Nov 17
I am a calm person and I don't panic. I experienced an earthquake too but I stayed calm. The only thing I'm worrying about is what ways do I need to be prepared to lessen injuries and help others?
24 Nov 17
@gibocam well I don't know too but maybe it's better if you are knowledgable about first aid and the like. If you can protect yourself while also directing others with the right thing to do, the that's a good one too :)
1 person likes this
@sjvg1976 (41277)
• Delhi, India
26 Nov 17
Luckily we don't live near such places. I can understand how tough is to sleep near such place.
1 person likes this
@gibocam (343)
• United States
26 Nov 17
Yes. It is too frightening especially when people are panicking too.
1 person likes this
• Japan
29 Nov 17
I live near Mt. Fuji but it is not likely to erupt any time soon. However, we could easily have a large earthquake, so I have all preparations for that. I know what table to go under, I have a bugout bag to grab (extra clothes, a face mask in case of lots of dust, gloves, a flashlight, emergency radio etc.) and I know where to go in case I have to get out of the house, to avoid falling objects.
@crafty01 (480)
• Jamshedpur, India
25 Nov 17
Luckily we don;t have volcanoes in India but we are in one of the most earth quake prone zones on the Globe.
1 person likes this
@gibocam (343)
• United States
26 Nov 17
Oh. Still very disastrous. It is better to be prepared.
@crafty01 (480)
• Jamshedpur, India
27 Nov 17
@gibocam You are correct.