Children are particularly vulnerable after an eruption, from fine ash particles. Read more »

Not only are we dealing with slickness of roads after an ash fallout, moving ash into the air again and scratching our windows with our wipers against the ash, but our vehicles will require special maintenance. Read more »

Trying to avoid volcano ash fallout is like trying to avoid air. It will make its way into the most sealed buildings and equipment. It can effect our lungs, our ability to travel due to the slickness from it on the roads, impairing our vision while driving, damaging vehicles. Read more »

When you’re hearing about a volcano in your area, state or island being carefully watched, you know there are steps that should be taken for preparation: Read more »

Everyone has their eyes on this volcano today. Mount Redoubt erupted in 1989, and the ash compromised at least one flight, especially the well-documented KLM jet that was 150 miles away from the volcano. The Redoubt Volcano is 100 miles southwest of Anchorage. It has been observed more closely in the last months due to changes, but is now on Alert Orange, which is the highest alert prior to an eruption. Read more »