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Volcano Mitigation
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Since 1700, at least 41 volcanoes in Alaska have erupted,
some of these as many as 25 times!
Heavy ashfall may reduce sunlight, causing a sudden demand and possibly brownouts of
electrical power. Ash can clog water systems, sewage plants, and all kinds of machinery.
Fine ash is extremely slippery, hampering driving and walking. Ash can also damage the
lungs of small infants, elderly, and those having respiratory problems.
Volcano Planning
Volcano Preparedness Information
What can I do today?
Develop
Your Disaster Supply Kit
and
Your Family Disaster
Plan.
Have extra air and oil filters for your car on hand.
After an ashfall, car filters sell out quickly.
Have NIOSH approved dust respirators (coded TC-21C-XXX)
for all members of your family. Make sure they are the appropriate size for children.
Breathing ash can be dangerous for humans and pets.
Additional Volcano Links:
Alaska Volcano Observatory
Volcano World - This is a great educational
site for K-12
Volcanic Ash -
Ash effects and preparedness
National Weather Service -
Ash fall warnings and forecasts of ash clouds
USGS Geological Information -
Information on volcanoes and earthquakes
Mitigation Reference Link Page - see DHS&EM complete list of
mitigation links here
 If you have
questions about mitigation, e-mail Alaska's Hazard Mitigation Officer,
Mark Roberts.
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