Mount Semeru Eruption Displaced Over 2,000 Residents in Indonesia, Causing Immediate Rescue Missions and Temporary Shelters

Recent reports showed Mount Semeru in Indonesia erupted, producing ash and lava.

Local officials advised residents to stay away from the volcano and immediate evacuations to the nearest shelter.

Mount Semeru eruption displaced over 2,000 residents in Indonesia as the volcano caused threatening activity in the area.

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Mount Semeru at Kajar Kuning village in Lumajang on December 5, 2022

Local officials responded to the threat. The report said that there was no reported casualty.

The report said that Mount Semeru showed signs of eruption on Sunday, local time.

According to CNN News, Mount Semuru reached alert-level activity. It is a 12,000-foot volcano in eastern Java, Indonesia.

In addition, CNN News said that gray volcanic ash was unloaded to nearby villages, prompting officials to provide over 20,000 face masks to prevent potential respiratory health risks.

Volcanic ashes could cause health-related risks in the respiratory system.

To help the affected and displaced residents, AccuWeather reported that local and national officials helped to provide shelters and immediate evacuation efforts.

The report noted there were 11 evacuation centers installed in the area.

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The report added that a public kitchen was also launched in the evacuation centers to help displaced residents.

AccuWeather's report added that the volcano recorded a history of eruption in 2021 that also displaced residents in Java.

It resulted in over 50 people killed due to the eruption.

Volcanic eruption is life-threatening that could destroy homes and buildings.

Preparing for a volcanic eruption

There are advanced tools used to predict a volcanic eruption that could earlier advise residents for a potential evacuation to any nearest centers.

The eruption could become catastrophic, affecting the lives of humans and animals, properties and infrastructure.

As a result, preparing for a volcanic eruption is important that could help prevent injuries and deaths.

Knowing an emergency plan is crucial, especially if you or your community live near an active volcano.

Here are some important reminders to remember.

Stay updated with volcanic activity updates.

News and weather forecasts provide up-to-date news about a potential volcanic eruption. You can keep updated by listening to television, radio or announcements from your city's local officials.

Prepare an emergency bag.

During an emergency, such as a volcanic eruption, a handy emergency bag could save the day. Don't bring heavy equipment, as it could slow down evacuation efforts.

Keep a bag important emergency kits, including water, medicines, primary identifications, a flashlight, battery-powered radio and a basic food supply.

A power bank and fully-charged mobile phones would be helpful for radio signals, flashlights or communication if power and communication lines are not damaged.

Evacuate

When the local officials announce an evacuation, it is important to evacuate to the nearest shelter.

Please stay away from the volcano as it could produce ashes and lava. The volcanic ash could cause health risks.

Notify your family you're safe.

It is essential to check with your family members and notify them that you are safe. If any of them is injured or suffers from health-related risks, it is best to proceed to the nearest hospital immediately.

On the other hand, inform local authorities if any of them is missing.