2018-05-11 Eruption Update for 1900

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Visit the new link on the Civil Defense website for better public access to the eruption map: http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/2018-lava-map. For more details on the intrusion and volcanic activity: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/  All beach parks in Lower Puna have been closed, including the Pohoiki Boat Ramp.  Conditions permitting, Leilani Estates residents will be allowed to check on their property from 7 AM to 6 PM each day until further notice.  Civil Defense Recovery Information and Assistance Center (RIAC) is open at the Pāhoa Community Center, Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM. You can come with questions and concerns that involve Evacuation Access Placards, Health, Mental/Spiritual Health, Housing, Aging, and On-Site Shelter needs. Road Status Update:  Highway 130 is closed between Malama Street and Kamaili Road.  Pohoiki Road is closed from Highway 132 to Highway 137 due to cracks in the road.  No access is allowed at this time for residents of Lanipuna Gardens due to dangerous volcanic gases. Service/Utilities/Agency Update:  Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) has completed the removal of all pentane.  The Kalapana Transfer Station is closed until further notice. The Pāhoa Transfer Station on Apaa Street is open 7 days a week, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Hawai‘i Electric Light reminds residents to treat all downed lines as live. Under no circumstances are you to approach or touch downed lines.  Emergency water restrictions for Pohoiki, Vacationland and Kapoho are still in effect. Water spigots installed near the entrance of Lava Tree State Park and a water tanker in Vacationland are still available for the public to access.  Evacuated residents can pick up their mail at the Pāhoa Post Office. The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Post Office has closed, mail pick up for area residents is at Volcano Village Post Office.