2018-05-28 Eruption Update for 1300

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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 28, 2018 MEDIA UPDATE Time: 1 PM Update: #3 Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption This is a Civil Defense Message for Monday, May 28 at 1:00 in the afternoon. The National Weather Service reports light easterly winds are expected to push volcanic gases westward. This includes increased ash and sulfur dioxide downwind of the Kilauea summit and fissures on East Rift Zone. Leilani Estates has high levels of vog and sulfur dioxide. Due to volcanic activity and weather changes, the following guidance is given:  Take action to limit exposure to ash and volcanic gases by staying indoors or leaving the area.  The Department of Health recommends limiting outside activities and stay indoors if you have breathing issues. If possible, close the windows and use your air conditioner.  N-95 masks that were distributed are for ash particulate and do NOT protect from gasses or vapors, including SO2. Regarding upcoming meetings:  An eruption community information meeting will be held at the Pahoa High cafeteria on Tuesday, May 29 at 5 in the evening.  This is a Civil Defense Message for Monday, May 28 at 1:00 in the afternoon.  The National Weather Service reports light easterly winds are expected to push volcanic gases westward. This includes increased ash and sulfur dioxide downwind of the Kilauea summit and fissures on East Rift Zone. Leilani Estates has high levels of vog and sulfur dioxide.  Due to volcanic activity and weather changes, the following guidance is given:  Take action to limit exposure to ash and volcanic gases by staying indoors or leaving the area.  The Department of Health recommends limiting outside activities and stay indoors if you have breathing issues. If possible, close the windows and use your air conditioner.  N-95 masks that were distributed are for ash particulate and do NOT protect from gasses or vapors, including SO2.  Regarding upcoming meetings:  An eruption community information meeting will be held at the Pahoa High cafeteria on Tuesday, May 29 at 5 in the evening.