2023-05-04 18:02:23
The National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction of Guatemala (Conred) announced precautionary measures due to the eruptive activity of the Fuego volcano in May 2023.
Here we will tell you what are the precautionary measures that you should take for the eruptive activity and which places are most affected. Batteries then!
Recommendations for eruptive activity of the Fuego volcano in May 2023
Due to the eruptive activity, Conred asked the authorities to keep monitoring the communities near the volcano, within a radius of 5 to 7 kilometers.
The most vulnerable places are:
- The Assumption
- Rochelle
- Panimaché I and II
- Morelia and
- hagia sophia
Temporary closure due to activity of the Fuego volcano in May 2023
According to the authorities, the eruptive activity is maintained at a height of 600 meters above sea level.
In addition, it is moving over the southwest and west more than 50 kilometers away, and showers are expected in the afternoon that would produce drops of lahars.
The routes that have temporary closures are:
- Kilometer 84 towards Escuintla, jurisdiction of Alotenango.
- And kilometer 95 and 96, of the RN14, El Rodeo village, Escuintla
Recommendations for volcanic activity
These are some tips for volcanic activity and ash fall
- If you live near an active volcano, go to the shelters or places of protection in your community.
- It is important that you wear a mask or cover your mouth and nose.
- Cover the water tanks.
- Locate community evacuation routes
- When an eruption occurs it is important that you follow the instructions of the authorities.
- When you can go home, it is important that you follow the tips for cleaning your homebut with caution.
- Remember not to wash the ash with water because it can clog the sewers.
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