Siskiyou County Emergency Preparedness Guide - Volcanic Eruption

Protecting Your Family
Talk about volcanoes with your family so that everyone knows what to do in case of a volcanic eruption.

Make sure you have access to NOAA radio broadcasts.

• Find an online NOAA radio station
• Search for a NOAA radio app in the Apple Store or Google Play
• Purchase a battery-powered or hand-crank NOAA radio

Keep a pair of goggles and a dust mask for each member of your household in case of ash fall.

Ensure that every member of your family carries a Safe and Well wallet card.

Talk to your insurance agent. Find out what your homeowners’ policy will or will not cover in the event of a volcanic eruption.

If indoors, close all window, doors, and dampers to keep volcanic ash from entering.

Protecting Your Pets & Animals
Prepare a pet emergency kit for your companion animals.

Protecting Your Home
Make a list of items to bring inside in the event of ash fall.