Bulkan: Ano ang Gagawin?

A plain-language guide to volcanic eruptions and ashfall for every Filipino — what to do before, during, and after. Libre. Walang jargon.

By Nova Citizen Editorial · Last updated · Verified against PHIVOLCS & NDRRMC

Bulkan: volcanic-eruption-safety hero (Nova Citizen)

The Philippines has more than 20 active volcanoes — Taal, Mayon, Kanlaon, Bulusan, Pinatubo, and others. An eruption can send ash for kilometers and trigger deadly lahar when rain mixes with ash. You can't stop a volcano, but you can protect your lungs, your eyes, and your family by knowing what to do — and by leaving early when authorities say so.

Get free real-time disaster alerts on Nova → walang download, walang account Bulkan timeline: Bago, Habang, Pagkatapos A three-column timeline of volcanic eruption safety actions for Filipinos. Bago pumutok: know if you are in the Permanent Danger Zone, follow PHIVOLCS alert levels 0 to 5, and pack a go-bag with N95 masks and goggles. Habang may ashfall: stay indoors and seal gaps, wear an N95 mask or damp cloth, wear goggles not contact lenses, and evacuate at once when ordered. Pagkatapos: keep your mask on while cleaning, watch for lahar when it rains, and wait for the PHIVOLCS go-signal before returning. Bulkan: ano ang gagawin? Bago · Habang · Pagkatapos — at a glance 1 BAGO PUMUTOK Before — prepare early Alamin kung nasa danger zone ka Know your PDZ & route Follow PHIVOLCS alert levels (0–5) Watch PHIVOLCS & LGU Pack a go-bag + N95 masks & goggles, water, meds, docs Agree on a family plan Meeting spot & contact 2 HABANG ASHFALL During — protect lungs & eyes Manatili sa loob Isara bintana/pinto, takpan ang siwang Protektahan ang baga N95 mask o basang malinis na tela Protektahan ang mata Goggles o salamin — hindi contact lens Lumikas agad kapag inutusan Iwasan ilog at lambak 3 PAGKATAPOS After — stay safe Mag-mask habang naglilinis Basain abo bago walisin Bantayan ang lahar Delikado pa rin kapag umuulan Suriin ang bubong Kayang buhatin ba ang naipong abo? Makinig sa PHIVOLCS at LGU bago bumalik Baka tumaas ang alert Volcanic ash harms the lungs and eyes — protect the may asthma, bata, at matatanda first.

1. Bago pumutok — prepare early

2. Habang may ashfall — protect your lungs and eyes

MANATILI SA LOOB — Isara ang bintana at pinto. Takpan ang mga siwang para hindi pumasok ang abo.

PROTEKTAHAN ANG BAGA — Magsuot ng N95 mask o basang malinis na tela sa ilong at bibig.

PROTEKTAHAN ANG MATA — Magsuot ng goggles o salamin, hindi contact lens — gumagasgas ang abo sa mata.

3. Kapag may utos mag-evacuate

4. Pagkatapos — stay safe after

Official sources: PHIVOLCS (volcano bulletins & alert levels) and NDRRMC (disaster response). Check them for live advisories and your area's hazard maps. In any life-threatening emergency, call 911.

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