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<br />CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY DATE: June 12, 2018 <br />MEDIA UPDATE TIME: 3 PM <br /> UPDATE: #3 <br /> <br />Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption <br /> <br />This is a Civil Defense Message for Tuesday, June 12 at 3 in the afternoon. <br /> <br />Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports fissure 8 continues to produce a large channelized <br />flow that is entering the ocean at Kapoho and producing a large laze plume. Gas <br />emissions from the fissure eruption and at the ocean entry continue to be very high. <br /> <br />Due to volcanic and air quality conditions, the following guidance is given: <br /> <br /> The Department of Health recommends limiting outside activities and staying <br />indoors if you have breathing issues. <br /> An eruption community meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m., tonight, at the Pahoa <br />High Cafeteria. <br /> <br />Due to the current volcanic activity, the following policies are in effect: <br /> <br /> Leilani Estates west of Pomaikai Street is open only to residents with official <br />credentials. <br /> Leilani Estates residents who live east of Pomaikai Street, can contact Civil Defense <br />to schedule an official escort to their homes to retrieve important documents and <br />belongings. <br />o Escorted entry is conducted only when conditions are stable and access is <br />subject to change if conditions become unsafe. <br />o People with proof of residence can call Civil Defense at 935-0031 during <br />normal business hours. <br /> Government Beach Road, between Kahakai Boulevard and Cinder Road is open to <br />Waa Waa and Papaya Farms Road only to residents with official credentials. <br /> There is no immediate threat, but residents in these areas should heed warnings <br />from Civil Defense officials and be 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 />