Follow the evacuation order issued by authorities.
* Avoid areas downwind and river valleys downstream of the volcano.
* If caught indoors: o Close all windows, doors, and dampers. o Put all machinery inside a garage or barn. o Bring animals and livestock into closed shelters.
* If trapped outdoors: o Seek shelter indoors. o If caught in a rockfall, roll into a ball to protect your head. o If caught near a stream, be aware of mudflows. Move upslope, especially if you hear the roar of a mudflow.
* Protect yourself during ashfall: o Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. o Use goggles to protect your eyes. o Use a dust mask or hold a damp cloth over your face to help breathing. o Keep car or truck engines off.
* Stay out of the area defined as a restricted zone by government officials.