Reply #3: I was nearby, knew people who were right close [View All]

They didn't know what they were doing. There were warnings going out from the scientists that a massive explosion could take place. Forest service employees were guarding roads too near the mt because people were trying to get closer. Many people didn't believe it was dangerous.

Politicians were under immense pressure from several sides, scientists saying close a wider area, forest service saying wtf, residents wanting to go home to live or even get stuff, tourists wanting to get closer to see. They didn't know what they were doing.

My sister didn't die. My friends didn't die. They were very lucky to not be on duty when she erupted or the visitors center would have a different name and my family would be 1 member short.