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<br />CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 16, 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 Wednesday, May 16 at 6:00 in the morning. <br /> <br />The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that several fissures are active producing spatter, <br />however the flow from Fissure 17 has not advanced since yesterday. For up to date <br />information go to http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/2018-lava-map <br /> For the latest images and information from the Hawaii Volcano Observatory: <br />https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_chronology.html <br />HVO has increased the Aviation Color Code to Red due to increased ash emission from <br />Kilauea. Ash has been rising nearly continuously from the vent and drifting downwind to the <br />southwest. Ashfall and vog have been reported along Highway 11 to Pahala. At any time, <br />activity may increase the intensity of ash production. <br />Due to the volcanic activity, the following are issued: <br /> Volcano School of Arts and Sciences will be closed today (5/16/18). <br /> Hawaii Fire Department reports that air quality is condition RED around fissures in the <br />southeast area of Lanipuna Gardens and surrounding farm lots on Pohoiki Road. Condition <br />RED means immediate danger to health so take action to limit further exposure. Severe <br />conditions may lead to symptoms such as eye and nose irritation, and coughing. Sulfur <br />Dioxide (SO) gas is especially dangerous for the elderly, children/babies and people with <br />2 <br />respiratory problems. <br /> The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced that Highway 130 is open <br />beyond Malama Street for local residents only. The Hawaii Police Department reports no <br />large trailers or heavy equipment will be allowed over the metal plates. <br /> Highway 132 is closed at Pohoiki Road intersection and a checkpoint is located on Highway <br />130 by Pahoa High School. Only local traffic allowed beyond all roadblocks. <br /> As a precautionary measure, residents of lower Puna are advised to be on the alert in the <br />event of possible gas emissions and volcanic eruption. Because there may be little to no <br />advance notice to evacuate, you should be prepared to evacuate at short notice. Take this <br />time to prepare. <br /> If you evacuate voluntarily, the Pahoa Community Center and Kea’au Community Center <br />are open. Food will be provided and the shelters are pet-friendly. This is a precautionary <br />message. We want everyone in the Lower Puna area to be ready, and to remain safe. <br /> <br /> <br />