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<br />CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY DATE: June 8, 2018 <br />MEDIA UPDATE TIME: 6:00 PM <br /> UPDATE: #4 <br /> <br />Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption <br /> <br />This is a Civil Defense Message for Friday, June 8 at 6:00 in the evening. <br /> <br />The National Weather Service reports high levels of vog and sulfur dioxide from the fissure <br />system are moving north and settling in the Saddle area. Vog will limit visibility on some roads <br />to a quarter of a mile. Drive with caution. <br /> <br />Due to volcanic emissions and changing wind conditions, the following guidance is given: <br /> Residents in Leilani Estates, and other areas affected by SO2, should take measures to <br />reduce exposure by sheltering in place or leaving the area. <br /> Stay alert and be ready to leave the area should conditions change. <br /> You can monitor sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide on Hawaii Island by visiting the <br />Civil Defense website or going directly to www.epa.gov/kilaueaairdata. <br /> <br />Due to volcanic activity, the following policies are in effect: <br /> The mandatory evacuation order continues for all areas of Leilani Estates, at Pomaikai <br />Street and to the east. <br /> The curfew has been lifted west of Pomaikai and is open only to residents with official <br />credentials. <br /> Government Beach Road, between Kahakai Boulevard and Cinder Road, is open to Waa <br />Waa and Papaya Farms Road only to residents with official credentials; there is no <br />curfew. <br /> Residents in these areas should heed warnings from Civil Defense officials and be <br />prepared to evacuate with 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 />