HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-05 Eruption Update as of 1000 AM
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 5, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 9:30 AM
Radio Frequency: every 2 hours
Update: 10
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption in Leilani Subdivision
This is a Civil Defense update for Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 10:00 AM.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory confirms the volcanic eruption continues in Leilani Subdivision in
the Puna District. Active volcanic vents are located on Makamae, Kaupili, Mohala, Kahukai
Streets and Pohoiki Road. Two new vents have opened near Makamae and Leilani, and on
Kahukai Street. There is no activity at Puna Geothermal Venture at this time.
All residents of Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens Subdivision are on evacuation notice.
Police, Fire and County agencies along with the National Guard are assisting with evacuation.
Due to the eruption, the following are issued:
Department of Water Supply reports an Emergency Water Restriction is now
in effect for Leilani Estates, Kapoho Beach Lots, Lanipuna Gardens, Pohoiki
Bay Estates, Green Lake Farm Lots, Vacationland and all customers on
Pohoiki and Kalapana Kapoho Beach Roads. ALL Water Supply customers
must immediately restrict water use to health and safety needs only.
Water spigots have been installed near the entrance of Lava Tree State Park
and a water tanker has been placed in Vacationland for the public to access.
Hawai'i Police Department reports Leilani Estates remains inaccessible to the
public. Checkpoints have been set up in the surrounding perimeter at:
130/132, 132/Ka Ulu Laau Rd., 132/137, 137/Pohoiki, 130/Kamaili,
130/12mm, 130/14mm, 132/Pohoiki. Residents should consult with the
police officers on duty for road accessibility, as conditions are subject to
change.
United States Postal Service announced that evacuated residents can pick up
their mail at the Pahoa Post Office. In addition, the downtown Hilo Post
Office is closed until further notice due to structural damage from
yesterday’s earthquake.
Hawaii Fire Department reports extremely dangerous air quality conditions
due to high levels of Sulfur Dioxide gas in the evacuation area. Elderly, young,
and people with compromised respiratory systems are especially vulnerable.
The high levels detected are an immediate threat to life for all who become
exposed. First responders may not be able to come to the aid of residents
who refuse to evacuate.
The area continues to be unstable with multiple volcanic eruptions
happening. No one is allowed into the area. Do not attempt to return to
your home at this time.
All residents in Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens Subdivisions have been
placed on evacuation status. The Pahoa Community Center is available as a
pet friendly shelter, and the Kea’au Community Center has been established
as an alternative pet friendly evacuation center farther away for those
sensitive to vog. Call Civil Defense at 935-0031 for any emergency needs.
Residents evacuating should bring an emergency evacuation supply kit
including necessary medicine, food, and necessary items for your comfort if
possible.
County, State and Federal partners continue to monitor the situation. You will be informed of
any conditions that affect your safety.
Thank you for listening. This is your Hawai’i County Civil Defense Agency.
For your further information, go to the following helpful links and contact numbers:
Updates Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Kilauea Activity Summary available here:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/status.html and by phone at (808) 967-8862.
Subscribe to these messages: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vns2/
Recent Earthquakes in Hawai'i (map and list):
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo/earthquakes/
Lava viewing information:
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm
County of Hawaii: http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-viewing/
Kalapana lava-viewing area: 808-430-1966
Webcam images: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html
Photos/Video: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_chronology.html
Lava Flow Maps: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html
Definitions of terms used in update:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/definitions.pdf
Overview of Kīlauea summit (Halemaō ) eruptions:Ōʻumaʻu) and East Ri? Zone (Puʻu ʻʻ
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/background.pdf
Summary of volcanic hazards from Kīlauea eruptions:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/extra/hazards.pdf
Explanation of Volcano Alert Levels and Aviation Color Codes:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/alertsystem/index.php
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3139/
HVO Contact: askHVO@usgs.gov