From 1995 an evacuation to the safe northern side of the island began
Shelters and temporary infrastructure were built to cope with the evacuees
The UK gave £17 million in emergency aid and £42 million in long term aid, which was used to help develop the north side of the island
Local emergency services were key in the search for and the rescue of survivors
A risk map was created and an exclusion zone was put in place
Montserrat Volcano Observatory was set up - they are involved in monitoring, researching, communicating, educating and advertising
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