First

First aid
aid and
and
Rescue
Rescue
Operations
Operations
MINOR WOUNDS:
Clean the injured area with soap and water and blot the
wound dry. Once the wound is dry, apply antibiotic ointment
and cover with gauze or a bandage.

FRACTURES:
Cover the wound with a sterile dressing or a clean, non-fluffy
cloth if it's an open fracture. To control any bleeding, apply
pressure around the area rather than over the protruding
bone. The dressing should then be secured with a bandage.

SUFFOCATION:
To give rescue breaths, perform a cardiopulmonary
resuscitation or CPR. Tilt their head back and seal your
A volcanic eruption occurs when magma is mouth over either their mouth or nose. Blow air into them with
released from a volcano. Volcanoes spew hot, two steady breaths.
dangerous gases, ash, lava, and rock that are

powerfully destructive. People have died from BURNS:

Red Cross volunteers and emergency

teams for rescue
Preparing for a possible volcanic eruption will not operations:

only help protect your health and property from - Provide a quick search for survivors and provide them
volcanic ash and lava, but may be the difference medical care.
between life and death. Preparing a plan of - Rush more rescue vehicles, medical teams, and water
approach is vital, as is educating everyone in trucks to dangered area.
your household or community to better ensure - Despatch many ambulances and set up field kitchens
their safety and wellbeing when a volcano erupts. for people displaced from their homes.

- Conduct assesments of the needs for longer terms
We aim to give you awareness on what you recovery operations.
should do before, during, and after a volcanic
eruption. First aid instructions for injuries that may
be encountered during the eruption and rescue
operations are also included.

EMERGENCY HOTLINES:
National Emergency Hotline: 911.
Philippine National Police: 117. PHIVOLCS: (02) 8426-
1468 to 79.
Philippine Red Cross: 143 or (02) 8790-2300.
 Evacuate from the Stay tuned for updates
Prepare a Go Bag
danger zone or announcements
It must include 3-5 days worth of food
and water, clothes, protective gears Follow your town’s evacuation plans. Before doing anything or going home,
such as masks, first aid and hygiene wait for a signal from the authorities.
kit, radio, batteries, etc.
Seek shelters or Be cautious of your
Review your town’s stay indoors surroundings
evacuation plans
Close all doors and windows and cover them with wet Beware of the volcanic hazards around you. Look out for
Also, make a communication plan cloth. If in a car, stay inside. Avoid contact with ashes buildings that may collapse because of heavy ash fall and
with your family and relatives in case as much as possible. Listen to radios to stay tuned. earthquake.
of separation.
Wear protective See a doctor Have your house
Know your community’s checked
warning systems gears at all times It is important to make
sure that your body is Ashes and earthquake can
safe, especially if you cause destruction to your
This includes the alert levels. Also Always wear your eye goggles and face masks, preferably came in contact with an properties, making them unsafe
know the history of the volcano, when N95 masks. If you don’t have one, you can use a clean amount of volcanic ash. for habitation. Also make sure
it last erupted and when it may erupt cloth and keep it in your mouth and nose. to clean the ashes around your
again. property.