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<br />CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 4, 2018 <br />MEDIA UPDATE Time: 3:30 PM <br /> Radio Frequency: every 15 minutes <br /> Update: 9 <br /> <br />Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption in Leilani Subdivision <br /> <br />This is a Civil Defense update for Friday May 4, 2018 at 3:30 PM. <br /> <br />Hawaiian Volcano Observatory confirms the volcanic eruption continues in Leilani Subdivision in <br />the Puna District. <br />Active volcanic vents are located on Makamae, Kaupili and Mohala Streets. A new vent has <br />opened near the intersection of Leilani Avenue and Kahukai Road. There is no activity at Puna <br />Geothermal Venture at this time. PGV is secured. <br />All residents of Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens Subdivision are on evacuation notice. <br />Police, Fire and County agencies along with the National Guard are assisting with evacuation. <br />Due to the eruption, the following are issued: <br /> Department of Water Supply has issued an Emergency Water Restriction for <br />Leilani Estates, Nānāwale Estates, Kapoho and Lanipuna Gardens. ALL Water <br />Supply customers must immediately restrict water use to health and safety <br />needs only. <br /> A community meeting will be held tonight at Pahoa High School Cafeteria at 5:30 <br />PM. Information will be shared about the status of the volcanic activity in Leilani <br />Estates. <br /> Hawaii Fire Department reports extremely dangerous conditions due to high levels <br />of Sulfur Dioxide gas in the evacuation area. Elderly, young, and people with <br />compromised respiratory systems are especially vulnerable. <br /> The high levels detected are an immediate threat to life for all who become <br />exposed. First responders may not be able to come to the aid of residents who <br />refuse to evacuate. <br /> The area continues to be unstable with multiple volcanic eruptions happening. No <br />one is allowed into the area. Do not attempt to return to your home at this time. <br /> All residents in Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens Subdivisions have been <br />ordered to evacuate. The Pahoa Community Center and the Kea’au Community <br />Center are 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 /> <br />County, State and Federal partners continue to monitor the situation. You will be informed of <br />any conditions that affect your safety. <br /> <br />Thank you for listening. This is your Hawai’i County Civil Defense Agency. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />