Recently, Hawaiian volcanic activities have been frequent, posing a serious threat to nearby residents. Volcanoes are ruthless, but we can protect our own safety through correct protective measures.
Respiratory protection
N95 masks or P2 masks: effectively filter tiny particles such as volcanic ash and reduce their entry into the respiratory tract. For example, when the Canlaon volcano in the Philippines was active, the local health department recommended that people use N95 masks for protection.
Gas masks: When volcanic eruptions are accompanied by a large amount of toxic gases (such as sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, etc.), gas masks can fully filter harmful gases and protect the respiratory tract and lungs. When the Kilauea volcano erupted, gas masks became particularly important.
Eye protection
Goggles: Prevent volcanic ash and rock debris from splashing into the eyes and causing injuries or infections. The Philippine Ministry of Health emphasized the importance of goggles in the volcanic ash health risk warning.
Wind goggles: When the volcanic ash is large and the wind is strong, wind goggles can not only prevent volcanic ash from entering the eyes, but also resist the stimulation of strong winds.
Body protection
Protective clothing: thick, wear-resistant, and fireproof, preventing volcanic ash and magma from directly contacting the skin, avoiding burns and skin inflammation, similar to the material of firefighters’ fire-fighting clothing.
Gloves: high temperature resistant, wear-resistant, and non-slip, protecting hands from volcanic ash and high-temperature substances, such as industrial high-temperature resistant gloves.
Safety helmets: protect the head from being hit in dangerous areas with rock falls and volcanic bombs.
Other protective materials
First aid medicines and medical supplies: prepare medicines for treating respiratory diseases and burns, bandages, disinfectants, etc. to deal with possible injuries and diseases.
Cleaning supplies: wet cloths, cleaning fluids, etc. can be used to clean volcanic ash on the body in time to prevent it from entering the eyes, mouth, and respiratory tract, and are also used to clean protective supplies.
Lighting equipment: flashlights, headlamps, etc., provide lighting when power is cut off or at night, and facilitate finding a safe place or rescue.
Superpangol Team, professional disaster relief, rich experience, and advanced equipment. If you have protection problems or need rescue help, please contact us immediately, let us work together to face the volcanic crisis and protect life safety! Volcanic disasters occur suddenly, and protection guidelines come first. May everyone survive every geological crisis safely!
