Ashes can travel hundreds of kilometers, so don't try to fly through them or ascend out of them.
<h3>What is the most significant action to take before a volcanic eruption?</h3>
- Prepare yourself to either seek refuge or flee. Create an escape and shelter plan for your family and other members of your household. Verify that everyone is aware of the plans by going over them again. Get an emergency supplies kit together if you haven't already.
- Lock all the doors, windows, and dampers on the fireplace or wood stove. Shut off all fans, heaters, and air conditioners. Bring animals, including pets, into secure shelters.
- Avoid low-lying locations, areas in the volcano's downwind direction, and river valleys in the volcano's downstream direction. The wind and gravity will move ash and debris. Keep to regions where you won't be further exposed to the dangers of volcanic eruptions. It is dangerous to try and observe a volcano erupting up close.
- Wear eyeglasses and goggles rather than contact lenses. Cover your face with a moist towel or wear a dust mask to make breathing easier. Avoid volcanic ash by staying away from places downwind of the volcano. Except in cases where there is a risk of the roof collapsing, stay inside until the ash has settled.
The best course of action once you discover you've inadvertantly flown into volcanic ash:
If you unintentionally come into contact with volcanic ash, be ready to react appropriately by slowing thrust to idle (if possible at altitude) and changing course to avoid the ash cloud. Ashes can travel hundreds of kilometers, so don't try to fly through them or ascend out of them.
Take cover from the volcanic ash temporarily where you are. Ventilation holes should be sealed, and doors should be covered. Do not drive through dense ash. Keep the windows up and avoid using the air conditioning if you must drive.
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