2018-05-12 Eruption Update for 0900

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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 12, 2018 MEDIA UPDATE Time: 8:30 AM Radio Frequency: Every 1 hour Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption in Leilani Subdivision This is a Civil Defense Message for Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 8:30 AM. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports a new fissure in the lower East Rift Zone. Lava spatter was reported east of the geothermal plant property and northeast of Lanipuna Subdivision. For up to date information, go to the County of Hawaii website 2018 Lava Eruption Map for new fissure information. Continuing earthquakes, ground deformation, and sulphur dioxide emissions mean additional outbreaks of lava are possible. HVO states that an explosive eruption at Halema'uma'u Crater is possible. This could generate ash plumes and dangerous debris that may affect an area as far as 12 miles from the summit crater. Due to the volcanic activity, the following are issued:  Residents of lower Puna between Kapoho and Kalapana, are advised to be on the alert in the event of possible gas emissions and volcanic eruption. There may be little to no advance notice to evacuate, so take this time to prepare.  If you evacuate voluntarily, the Pahoa Community Center and Kea’au Community Center are open. Food will be provided and the shelters are pet-friendly.  The Civil Defense Recovery Information and Assistance Center (RIAC) will be open on Monday from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Pahoa Community Center. The residents of Puna are going through a very difficult time. We ask for your help and understanding. County, State and Federal partners continue to monitor the situation. You will be informed of any conditions that affect your safety. Thank you for listening. Have a safe day. This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense. 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/