DOH issues advisory vs possible hazards of Mayon Volcano
Published Jun 9, 2023 07:11 am
The Department of Health (DOH) has issued an advisory and list of reminders on how to stay safe from the possible hazardous activities of Mayon Volcano.
"A resident from Malabog Daraga\, Albay witnessed thick ash volcanic activity from the crater of Mayon Volcano at around 3:30 p\.m\. on Thursday\, June 8\." \(Photo courtesy of Nehemiah Manzanilla Sitiar \| Facebook\)
To protect oneself from ash fall, the DOH said that residents living in the vicinity of the volcano shall refrain from unnecessarily going outside their houses.
Photo courtesy of DOH
Cleaning up ashes that accumulate on roofs and drains should also be done after and not during the ash fall. The health department also issued the following reminders to keep food and drinks clean and safe for consumption during and after an ash fall: \- Wash your hands properly before cooking and eating \- Wash fruits and vegetables with running water \- Make sure that stored food is not expired \- Store water in an enclosed storage Meanwhile, the following guidelines must be followed to protect the eyes against ash irritation: \- Wear safety goggles \- Refrain from using contact lenses and use eyeglasses in the meantime instead \- If already irritated\, avoid rubbing the eyes and wash them with warm running water \- Immediately consult a doctor if an eyesight problem occurs To avoid contracting respiratory distress, DOH advised the public to hang moist curtains on windows, use medical or surgical masks, dusk masks, or moist towels as nose and mouth protection, make sure to have a sufficient supply of medicines for asthma and allergies, and seek immediate consultation if experiencing difficulty breathing.
"A resident from Malabog Daraga\, Albay witnessed thick ash volcanic activity from the crater of Mayon Volcano at around 3:30 p\.m\. on Thursday\, June 8\." \(Photo courtesy of Nehemiah Manzanilla Sitiar \| Facebook\)
To protect oneself from ash fall, the DOH said that residents living in the vicinity of the volcano shall refrain from unnecessarily going outside their houses.
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Photo courtesy of DOH
Cleaning up ashes that accumulate on roofs and drains should also be done after and not during the ash fall. The health department also issued the following reminders to keep food and drinks clean and safe for consumption during and after an ash fall: \- Wash your hands properly before cooking and eating \- Wash fruits and vegetables with running water \- Make sure that stored food is not expired \- Store water in an enclosed storage Meanwhile, the following guidelines must be followed to protect the eyes against ash irritation: \- Wear safety goggles \- Refrain from using contact lenses and use eyeglasses in the meantime instead \- If already irritated\, avoid rubbing the eyes and wash them with warm running water \- Immediately consult a doctor if an eyesight problem occurs To avoid contracting respiratory distress, DOH advised the public to hang moist curtains on windows, use medical or surgical masks, dusk masks, or moist towels as nose and mouth protection, make sure to have a sufficient supply of medicines for asthma and allergies, and seek immediate consultation if experiencing difficulty breathing.
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