Phivolcs chief: Safe to vote in areas with active volcanoes
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Kanlaon Volcano explosive eruption (File photo from Phivolcs)
MANILA – The head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) assured on Monday that it is safe for people to cast their votes in areas where there are active volcanoes.
“In general, it is safe to go out and vote. However, we strongly advise everyone to stay out of the permanent danger zones around these volcanoes,” Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol told the Philippine News Agency.
Bacolcol also emphasized that communities near Kanlaon Volcano, currently under alert Level 3 or magmatic unrest, must stay outside the 6-kilometer danger zone.
“Alert Level 3 means there is a heightened activity and a possibility of more hazardous eruptions,” he said.
Taal, Mayon, and Bulusan volcanoes are all under alert Level 1, and Bacolcol said this means there is low volcanic activity.
Despite this, he advised the public to be alert and listen to the official advisories from Phivolcs and local government units.
