On 4 November 2011, NDPRAC decreased the Hazard Level from 3 to 2. This follows from an assessment which indicates that the threat of hazards (mainly pyroclastic flows and surges) in Zone C has reduced. It should be noted that the risk of death or injury from a pyroclastic flow increases markedly in the exclusion zone Zone V (which includes Plymouth and its suburbs) and that Zone V remains off-limits. The boundary between Zone C and V is marked by a pronounced gorge or ghaut at the end of Lovers' Lane, which becomes shallower westwards toward Sturge Park and there are signs indicating its location in several places. Crossing this boundary and entering the exclusion zone Zone V - without formal permission and associated safety measures - would expose an individual to considerably higher risk.

MVO and the NDPRAC are constantly responsive to the changing state of the volcano. There is currently NO evidence that the eruption has ended and it is quite possible that volcanic activity could increase markedly at any time. Any person entering Zone C should remain alert and be prepared to respond immediately should activity escalate. Any such escalation will be reported promptly on ZJB Radio Montserrat and sirens will be sounded.

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