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Chapter
13 -
Dealing with Emergencies
Typhoons
| Earthquakes
Other Volcanic Activity | Other
Emergencies
It
was not so long ago that Mount Pinatubo in
Pampanga province erupted and devastated large
parts of Angeles City and surrounding areas.
If you are living with an active volcano as
your, then the best advice is probably to
move somewhere else if you possibly can.
Firstly, while a volcanic eruption may give
some warning, your timeline for reaction may
be quite short. If hiking in a volcanic area
inquire of local conditions before you set
out and register with the local police authorities.
Try to map out a defined route and stick to
it. While the many volcanoes provide for some
spectacular nature trails, the dangers may
not only come from natural causes but could
include encounters with local bandit groups.
Keep valuables to a minimum and try to "blend."
If you are living in the shadow of a volcano,
you will want to make doubly certain that
you have a well thought out contingency plan
and one that allows you to move quickly. If
you are in the path of a prospective lava
flow or debris field then your thoughts will
be more concentrated on human survival than
on retrieving your possessions; however a
few pointers might be worth bearing in mind.
· Ensure
that you have adequate cash and other negotiables
ready on hand. You may want to keep these
in a home safe that is fireproof;
· Plan
your escape route and means of escape well
ahead of time; best buy a four-wheel drive
vehicle or at least have access to one;
· If at
all possible make your plans in association
with others so that you have a support group
readily on hand and able to deal with a population
that may well be in a state of panic;
· Review
your home, auto and personal security. If
you need to evacuate quickly, make sure your
home is well secured against possible looting;
take valuables with you but in a place that
is well hidden.
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