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<br /> <br />CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 20, 2018 <br />MEDIA UPDATE Time: 8:00 AM <br /> Update: #2 <br /> <br />Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption <br /> <br />This is a Civil Defense Message for Sunday, May 20 at 8:00 in the morning. <br /> <br />Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to monitor active flows. Two lava flows have entered the <br />ocean. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory also reports that sulfur dioxide emissions have tripled. Take <br />action necessary to limit further exposure. <br /> <br />Due to the lava entering the ocean off Highway 137 near MacKenzie State Park, the following <br />policies are in effect: <br /> <br /> Be aware of the laze hazard and stay away from any ocean plume. Laze is formed when <br />hot lava hits the ocean sending hydrochloric acid and steam with fine glass particles into <br />the air. <br /> The U.S. Coast Guard is actively monitoring the area. Only permitted tour boats are <br />allowed in the area. <br /> Be aware that the laze plume travels with the wind and can change direction without <br />warning. Health risks are present both landside and on the water. <br /> <br />Due to hazardous conditions from lava and fires, the following policies are in effect: <br /> <br /> Highway 137 is closed between Kamaili Road and Pohoiki Road. <br /> Kamaili Road is closed to all through traffic. <br /> Everyone is asked to stay out of the area. <br /> <br />For your information: <br /> Department of Water Supply says an emergency water restriction is still in effect for <br />customers between Kapoho and Pohoiki. The flow that has crossed Pohoiki Road cut off <br />water supply to residents. <br /> Two water tankers are providing public drinking water access to residents and visitors in <br />Vacationland and Kapoho Beach Lots. <br /> HELCO advises residents in the down rift of the flow to be aware of downed power lines. <br />Always assume the power lines are active and exercise extreme caution. <br /> <br />The residents of lower Puna are going through a very difficult time. We ask for your help by <br />avoiding the affected areas. Thank you for your 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 /> <br /> <br />