Flashlight and extra batteries
First aid kit and manual
Emergency food and water
Manual (nonelectric) can opener
Essential medicines
Sturdy shoes
Respiratory (breathing) protection
Eye protection (goggles)
Battery-powered radio
Protecting yourself during ashfall
If you are indoors
Close all windows, doors, and fireplace or woodstove dampers.
Turn off all fans and heating and air conditioning systems.
Bring pets and livestock into closed shelters.
If you are outdoors
Seek shelter indoors.
If caught in a rockfall, roll into a ball to protect your head.
If near a stream or river, be aware of rising water and possible mudflows in low-lying areas. Move up-slope as quickly as possible.
Seek care for burns right away. Immediate care can be life saving.
If your eyes, nose, and throat become irritated from volcanic gases and fumes, move away from the area immediately. Your symptoms should go away when you are no longer in contact with the gases or fumes. If the symptoms continue, consult your doctor