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<br />CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY DATE: June 3, 2018 <br />MEDIA UPDATE TIME: 12:30 PM <br /> UPDATE: #3 <br /> <br />Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption <br /> <br />This is a Civil Defense Message for Sunday, June 3 at 12:30 in the afternoon. <br /> <br />Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports active lava eruptions continue. Fissure 8, located <br />in the Leilani Estates area, continues to feed a large channelized flow traveling <br />downslope through Kapoho Beach Lots. The wide flow front is about 400 yards from the <br />ocean. <br /> <br />Due to lava crossing Highway 137 and approaching the ocean, the following policies are <br />in effect:e. <br /> There is no access to Kapoho, Vacationland, Highway 132, and Highway 137. <br /> First responders are conducting search and rescue missions in affected isolated <br />areas today. <br /> Be aware of the laze hazard should lava hit the ocean and stay away from any <br />ocean plume to prevent harmful health effects. <br /> <br />On roadways: <br /> Government Beach Road, between Kahakai Boulevard and Papaya Farms Road, <br />is open to Waa Waa and Papaya Farms Road residents only with official <br />credentials. There is no curfew. <br /> <br />Due to the volcanic activity, the following is provided for your information: <br /> Volcanic gas and ash emissions remain high at the Kilauea summit and in the <br />fissure system. <br /> Pele’s hair and volcanic glass can be carried by the wind. <br /> Residents on the south and west sides of the island should take action to limit <br />exposure to gas, ash, and volcanic particles. <br /> <br />Stay alert to warnings from Civil Defense officials and be prepared to evacuate with <br />little notice. <br /> <br />We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety. <br /> <br />This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency. <br />