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<br />CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 28, 2018 <br />MEDIA UPDATE Time: 6:00 AM <br /> Update: #1 <br /> <br />Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption <br />This is a Civil Defense Message for Monday, May 28 at 6:00 in the morning. <br />Light easterly winds are expected to push volcanic gases and VOG westward towards Puna, <br />including Kurtistown, Mountain View and Glenwood. This wind pattern, combined with <br />occasional bursts of ash from the Kilauea summit, may lead to build up of ash and sulfur dioxide <br />downwind of the Kilauea summit and fissures on the East Rift Zone. <br />Due to changing conditions, the following guidance is given: <br /> Take action to limit exposure to ash, volcanic gases, and VOG; be prepared to leave the <br />area with little to no notice. <br /> Limit outside activities and exercise. Drink plenty of fluids. <br /> If you have breathing problems, stay indoors with the windows closed. If possible, use <br />your air conditioner. <br /> Ash and VOG may decrease visibility, so adjust your driving to the conditions. <br /> Stay alert for notice of changing conditions. <br /> N-95 masks that were distributed are for ash particulate and do NOT protect from <br />gasses or vapors, including SO2 <br />We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety. <br />Thank you for listening. <br />This is your Hawai’i County Civil Defense Agency <br /> <br />. <br />