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<br />CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 29, 2018 <br />MEDIA UPDATE Time: 8:00AM <br /> Update: #3 <br /> <br />Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption <br /> <br />This is a Civil Defense Message for Tuesday, May 29 at 8:00 in the morning. <br /> <br />Highway 132 was shut down at 6:45 this morning from Lava Tree State Park to Four <br />Corners due to a fast moving lava flow approaching the highway. Everyone is advised <br />to avoid the area. <br /> <br />Due to the volcanic activity, the following policies are in effect: <br /> <br /> Beach Road is the only access into lower Puna. <br /> Access to Issac Hale Beach Park for recreation is closed. <br /> Residents close to the active eruption must remain alert to changes in the flow <br />direction, and are advised to prepare for voluntary evacuation should their areas <br />become threatened. <br /> You are advised to make necessary plans and monitor your radio or phone for <br />Civil Defense alerts. <br /> <br />The National Weather Service reports Pele’s Hair is falling in the Pahoa area. The <br />following is provided for your information: <br /> <br /> Pele’s Hair is sharp, thin strands of volcanic glass fibers, carried on the wind. <br /> Avoid touching it or getting it in your eyes. <br /> It can cause injury to eyes and lungs if breathed in. <br /> Pele’s Hair is abrasive. If it lands on your windshield do not use your wipers to <br />clear it. <br /> <br />We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety. <br /> <br />Thank you for listening. <br /> <br />This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency. <br />