What can I do at home?

To mitigate vog and laze effects from volcanic eruptions, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends people:

1. Have high-efficiency dust masks and goggles to protect from respiratory damage and eye irritation;
   
   
2. Change oil and air filters to reduce vehicle damage due to ashfall; and
   
   
3. Support agency efforts to establish detection and monitoring systems to enhance forecasting of impending eruptions and provide warning.

Source: FEMA. Multi-Hazard: Identification and Risk Assessment; A Cornerstone of the National Mitigation Strategy; 1997.