10 Tips For Dealing with Volcanic Ash

What is volcanic ash?
Volcanic ash or dust is one element of the material that comes out when a volcano erupted.

Eruption of Mount Merapi is very worrying us all. Do not forget, dust vulkaniknya a threat to us.

Here are tips for dealing volcanic ash :

1. Try to leave the house, this is to minimize exposure to dust. Also avoid heavy activity.
2. If you have asthma or other respiratory problems, make sure it has adequate drug supply and management learned to breathe. If breathing problems occur contact your doctor immediately.
3. Try to avoid a door or window when the accumulation of ash coming.
4. If you want to get out, use face masks to reduce inhalation of ash particles.
5. Use goggles and remove contact lenses to protect eyes from irritation.
6. Try to always use long sleeves and long pants if you want to move or clean up ashes.
7. Be careful when taking a drink of water, try to water consumed is not exposed to or contaminated with volcanic ash.
8. Try to prepare a first aid such as drugs, drink, food and clothes.
9. If exposed to burns, injuries and inhaling gases or ash, immediately seek medical help for treatment.
10. Burns resulting from volcanic ash are generally deeper and can reach the muscles, for immediate relief was necessary to prevent the widespread burns that can result in death.

Hopefully tips to deal with volcanic ash is beneficial for you.