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Volcanic Activity Update 4
#TongariroVolcano National Advisory - Volcanic Activity Update 4
Monitoring continues of the ash spread from last night’s eruption at Mt Tongariro and of the mountain in case of any further activity. At this stage there are no signs of further activity following the eruption.
Ash has fallen locally around the mountain and is being blown east. People experiencing ash fall should take the following precautions:
If possible, stay indoors: volcanic ash
is a health hazard, especially if you suffer from breathing
difficulty. If outside, seek shelter (e.g. in a car or
building)
When indoors, close all windows and doors
to limit the entry of volcanic ash.
If caught in
volcanic ash falls: Wear a dust mask or use a handkerchief
or cloth over your nose and mouth; protect your eyes by
wearing goggles. Wear eyeglasses, NOT contact lenses as fine
ash will get under the lens.
Listen to the radio for
updated emergency information and instructions. Follow any
evacuation orders issued by authorities. Refer to the back
page of the Yellow Pages for evacuation advice.
Do
not tie up phone lines with non-emergency calls.
6. Stay out of designated restricted zones. Effects of a volcanic eruption can be experienced many miles from a volcano.
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management has received no reports of injuries or damage caused by the eruption. No evacuations have been ordered, however, some people who were concerned about being cut off took the sensible precaution of self-evacuating.
More detailed local information will be provided by the Emergency Management Offices at city and district councils in the area, including information about local road closures.
The New Zealand Transport Agency manages the State Highway network http://www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/current-conditions/highway-info/road/7873/north-island.html
GNS Science is monitoring the volcano and providing scientific information.
The Department of Conservation is working with GNS Science and Ruapehu Alpine Lifts within the National Park and on the ski fields.
Police and other emergency services have been alerted and are available as required.
The regional Civil Defence Emergency Management Groups and the Ministry are continuing to monitor the situation to be able to marshal regional and national support should that be needed.
Further updates will be
issued through the
day.
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