Laserfiche WebLink
<br />CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 20, 2018 <br />MEDIA UPDATE Time: 12:00 PM <br /> Update: #3 <br /> <br />Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption <br /> <br />This is a Civil Defense Message for Sunday, May 20 at Noon. <br /> <br />Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to monitor active flows. Two lava flows have entered the <br />ocean off Highway 137 near MacKenzie State Park. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported that <br />sulfur dioxide emission rates tripled down wind of the rift today. Areas of Kamaili, Seaview, and <br />Malama Ki have elevated levels. Take action necessary to limit further exposure. <br /> <br />Due to the lava entry at the ocean, the following policies are in effect: <br /> <br /> Access to the area is prohibited due to the laze hazard. <br /> Stay away from any ocean plume. The plume travels with the wind and can change <br />direction without warning. <br /> The U.S. Coast Guard is actively monitoring the area. Only permitted tour boats are <br />allowed in the area. <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 thru traffic. No stopping, this is a high sulfur dioxide area. <br /> Everyone is asked to stay out of the area. <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 />