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<br />CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 4, 2018 <br />MEDIA UPDATE Time: 4 AM <br /> Radio Frequency: every 15 minutes <br /> Update: 2 <br /> <br />Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption in Leilani Subdivision <br /> <br />This is a Civil Defense update for Friday May 4, 2018 at 4 AM. <br /> <br />Hawaiian Volcano Observatory confirms the volcanic eruption continues in Leilani <br />Subdivision in the Puna District. <br />Active volcanic vents are erupting on Makamae and Mohala Streets, all Leilani Estates <br />and Lanipuna Gardens Subdivision residents are ordered to evacuate immediately. <br />Police, Fire and County agencies along with the National Guard are assisting with <br />evacuation. <br />Due to the eruption, the following are issued: <br /> Kua O Ka La Charter School, Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science, Keonepoko <br />Elementary and Pahoa High, Intermediate, and Elementary will be closed today. <br /> Hawaii Fire Department reports extremely high levels of dangerous Sulfur Dioxide <br />gas detected in the evacuation area. Elderly, young, and people with respiratory <br />issues need to comply with the mandatory evacuation order and leave the area. <br /> All residents in Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens Subdivisions are required to <br />evacuate. The Pahoa Community Center and the Kea’au Community Center are <br />open for shelter. <br /> Residents evacuating should bring an emergency evacuation supply kit including <br />necessary medicine, food, and necessary items for your comfort if possible. <br /> The Hawaii Police Department reminds the public that a temporary flight <br />restriction is in place for most of lower Puna. Drones can be confiscated in the <br />Temporary Flight Restriction Area (TFR). More at tfr.faa.gov <br /> Pohoiki Road is closed from the intersection at Highway 132 down to Highway <br />137 to allow evacuation efforts to proceed. <br /> Puna Geothermal Venture power production is suspended until further notice. <br /> <br />Hawaii County Civil Defense, Police, Fire and partners continue to assist evacuation <br />efforts and monitor the situation. You will be informed of any conditions that affect <br />your safety. <br /> <br />Thank you for listening. This is your Hawai’i County Civil Defense Agency. <br /> <br />For your further information, go to the following helpful links and contact numbers: <br /> <br />