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<br />CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 15, 2018 <br />MEDIA UPDATE Time: 6:00 AM <br /> Radio Frequency: Every 1 hour <br /> Update: #1 <br /> <br />Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption <br /> <br />This is a Civil Defense Message for Tuesday, May 15 at 6:00 AM in the morning. <br /> <br />Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports a new fissure has opened in the Lanipuna Gardens Subdivision <br />northeast from fissure 19. The narrow lava flow from fissure 17 is still moving slowly toward the <br />ocean at approximately 20 yards per hour. There are no homes or roads threatened at this time. For <br />up to date information go to http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/2018-lava-map. <br /> <br /> <br />Due to the volcanic activity, the following are issued: <br /> The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is working to reopen the Keaau-Pahoa Road <br />(Highway 130) from Malama Street to Kamaili Road this morning for local traffic only. <br />Motorists are advised to drive with caution as metal plates will be placed over the cracks on the <br />roadway. HDOT and County personnel will be stationed along the route to ensure the roadway <br />is safe for local traffic. <br /> <br /> Dept. of Health reports hazardous emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO) gas from fissures are <br />2 <br />especially dangerous for elderly, children/babies and people with respiratory problems. SOcan <br />2 <br />be carried with wind, or, cover an area with no wind. <br /> <br /> Residents of Lower Puna are advised to be on the alert to gas emissions. <br /> <br /> Highway 132 is closed at Pohoiki Road intersection and a checkpoint is located on Highway 130 <br />by Pahoa High School. Only local traffic allowed beyond all roadblocks. <br /> <br /> <br />The residents of Puna are going through a very difficult time. We ask for your help and understanding. <br /> <br />County, State and Federal partners continue to monitor the situation. You will be informed of any <br />conditions that affect your safety. <br /> <br />Thank you for listening. Have a safe day. This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense. <br />