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DOH issues public advisory on protection from ashfall

Published Jun 3, 2024 01:56 pm

At A Glance

  • This is in response to the ongoing eruption monitored by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) at Kanlaon Volcano.
  • It emphasized the importance of cleaning the ashes from rooftops and drains after the ashfall has stopped.
  • The country's health department cited ensuring food safety, respiratory care, and personal hygiene as the three factors to watch in an ashfall.

The Department of Health (DOH) released an advisory on Monday, June 3, to protect the public against ashfall.

This is in response to the ongoing eruption monitored by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) at Kanlaon Volcano.

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"Stay within the protection of your home or evacuation area. Avoid going out unnecessarily; be aware of road conditions. Strictly follow traffic laws that are being implemented and prepare your emergency bag (Go Bag). Bring enough supply of food, water, clothing, first aid, and medicine," the DOH said in the advisory.

It also emphasized the importance of cleaning the ashes from rooftops and drains after the ashfall has stopped.

"Do not attempt to clean while ash is still falling," the DOH reminded. "Follow the advice of local authorities on what to do next," it added.

Phivolcs reported that the eruption started before 7 p.m. and produced a five-kilometer-high plume above the summit crater.

READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/6/3/kanlaon-volcano-erupts-alert-level-2-raised 

 

3 factors to check amid ashfall

 

The country's health department cited ensuring food safety, respiratory care, and personal hygiene as the three factors to watch in an ashfall.

For "Ensuring Food Safety," the DOH urged the public to "wash your hands properly and thoroughly before cooking and eating"; "properly cover water containers"; "clean fruit and vegetables with running water"; and "check the expiration date of stored foods."

Meanwhile, for "Respiratory Care," DOH reminded the public to "avoid leaving doors and windows open (hang wet curtains to cover them)" and to "protect your eyes and nose from particulates (you can wear medical or surgical masks, dust masks, or a wet handkerchief)."

It also emphasized ensuring an adequate supply of asthma and allergy medications and using them accordingly.

"Consult a doctor immediately if respiratory problems occur," it said.

Furthermore, the DOH stressed under "Eye Care" to "wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from the ashfall."

It added, "avoid using contact lenses. If available, use eyeglasses temporarily"; "avoid rubbing your eyes. If irritated, rinse your eyes with lukewarm running water"; and "consult a doctor immediately if eye problems occur" to help protect one's eyes amid an ashfall event.

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