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<br />CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 17, 2018 <br />MEDIA UPDATE Time: 6 PM <br /> Update: #6 <br /> <br />Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption <br /> <br />This is a Civil Defense Message for Thursday, May 17 at 6 o’clock in the evening. <br /> <br />The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) has reported a new fissure 21 down rift of Makamae Street in <br />Leilani Estates. Several fissures have reactivated. HVO reports lava is pahoehoe, and flows have been <br />generated. <br /> <br />Due to the continued volcanic activity the following policies are in effect: <br /> Residents in Leilani Subdivision need to be aware of this new activity and take necessary <br />precautions. <br /> Be aware of possible additional hazards with utility lines and poles obstructing roadways and avoid <br />all downed wires. <br /> Do continue to be on the alert for volcanic fumes of SO2. <br /> Volcanic gas such as SO2, is especially dangerous for elderly, children/babies and people with <br />respiratory problems. <br /> People in areas downwind of rifts may intermittently experience higher levels of fumes. People <br />with breathing problems should avoid being outdoors and leave the area if deemed necessary. <br /> <br />To help our residents, we are distributing free masks for ash protection until 7 o’clock tonight. <br />Please be advised: <br /> Masks may be picked up at Cooper Center in Volcano, Pahala Community Center and Naalehu <br />Community Center. Shipman Park Pavilion in Keeau does not have any more masks. <br /> Distribution will continue on Friday from 1pm to 7pm at Cooper Center and Ocean View <br />Community Center. <br /> One mask per family member. <br /> Masks DO NOT protect against gasses and vapors. They will only provide filtering for ash. <br /> <br />A third shelter has opened. Sure Foundation, located on Pohaku Circle in Keeau, is now open. <br /> People from Pahoa who have breathing concerns are relocating from the Pahoa Community Center <br />shelter to the Sure Foundation shelter. <br /> The shelter will cater specifically to people with breathing issues, but everyone is welcome. <br /> All shelters are pet friendly. <br /> <br />The residents of Puna are going through a very difficult time. We ask for your help and understanding. <br /> <br />Thank you for listening. We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety. <br /> <br />This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense. <br />