Natural Disasters Preparedness

Build a dam around your property

Construct a basement in your house

Elevate electrical appliances and utilities

Ignore evacuation orders

Stay indoors and close all windows

Evacuate the area as directed by authorities

Go sightseeing near the volcano

Ignore warnings and continue regular activities

Anchoring heavy furniture and appliances

Constructing tall and unstable structures

Ignoring building codes

Storing hazardous materials on upper shelves

Build a house on the slopes of the volcano

Ignore evacuation orders

Have an emergency kit and evacuation plan

Keep windows and doors open to equalize pressure

Building structures closer to the waterline

Removing vegetation from the coastal area

Using seawalls and other coastal protection measures

Ignoring erosion warning signs

Constructing buildings closer to the shore

Planting non-native vegetation on the coast

Implementing beach nourishment projects

Dumping waste into the sea

Developing an emergency kit

Ignoring community alerts

Relying solely on emergency services

Avoiding communication with neighbors

Driving through flooded areas

Walking through swift currents

Seeking higher ground

Staying in low-lying areas

Head to the beach to get a better view

Ignore the warning and continue normal activities

Evacuate to higher ground immediately

Record the event for social media

Ignoring the need for communication

Establishing an evacuation route

Waiting for emergency services to arrive

Using candles during power outages