2018-06-20 Eruption Update for 0600

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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY DATE: June 20, 2018 MEDIA UPDATE TIME: 6:00 AM UPDATE: #1 Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption This is a Civil Defense Message for Wednesday, June 20 at 6:00 in the morning. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to erupt with a full channel flowing to the ocean with two ocean entries. Fissures 6, 15 and 16 are producing minor spattering. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory also reports that a steam explosion occurred at the Kilauea Summit at 4:22 this morning, be aware of ash fallout in Ka’u. The National Weather Service reports that continuing today, winds will push volcanic emissions into the interior of the Big Island, including over Hilo, northern parts of the island and wrapping around to the west. SO2 and Pele’s Hair may become an issue in Pahoa and possibly into the Hawaiian Acres area. Trade winds are expected to build by Thursday. As of today 894 people have registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for assistance either on line or at the Disaster Recovery Center or DRC. The DRC is one of many resources that continue to be available to residents of Hawai‘i County who suffered damage or losses from the Kilauea volcanic eruption and recent earthquakes:  The DRC, is open daily from 8am to 8pm, and is located at the Keaau High School Gym.  The Hawai’i Dept. of Health will be holding Volcanic Ash and Vog Community Meetings today and tomorrow.  Today’s meeting is at Konawena Elementary School in Kealakekua beginning at 5 p.m.  Tomorrow’s meeting is at Waikaloa Elementary & Middle School Cafeteria beginning at 6 p.m.  Tropic Care 2018 continues today with free medical, dental and eye care at Kea’au High School from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety. This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.