Scientists say Anchorage’s closest active volcano is likely to erupt in the coming weeks or months. Here’s what to do to make sure the ash doesn’t damage your car.

Ash from the 1912 Novarupta eruption periodically hits the west side of Kodiak Island, Larsen Bay and Karluk, roughly 65 miles away.

Mount Spurr, which scientists say is likely to erupt in the coming weeks or months, is about 80 miles west of Anchorage. But ash clouds could reach the state's biggest city.

Experts say with a bit of preparation, the likelihood of harm to people and pets is low.

How should you prepare to protect your health and home for a potential ash cloud over Anchorage?

As an eruption of Mount Spurr remains likely, veterinarians recommend protecting your pets from ashfall.

Mount Spurr's recent elevation to advisory status has Southcentral Alaska businesses shifting into preparation mode.

What could an eruption mean for health, infrastructure, and air travel in Southcentral?

From how ashfall smells to how you can help affected wildlife, we asked experts across the state about the things on your mind should Mount Spurr erupt.

Mount Spurr is teetering toward a possible eruption nearly 300 miles south of Fairbanks. Despite that distance, officials at Alaska’s second busiest airport are keeping a close eye on the developing situation.

District officials say they have a surplus of masks for every person at every school.

From possible impacts to how to prepare, we dive into what we know so far about Anchorage’s closest active volcano and how to prepare for its likely eruption.