HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-05 Eruption Update as of 600 PM
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: Saturday, May 5, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 6:00 PM
Radio Frequency: Every 1 hour
Update: 4
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption in Leilani Subdivision
This is a Civil Defense update for Saturday May 5, 2018 at 6:15 PM.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory confirms no new outbreaks have emerged and the
fissures continue to emit hazardous fumes in Leilani Subdivision at this time.
It is confirmed that at this time, 5 homes have been destroyed.
Due to the eruption, the following are issued:
Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens residents have been placed on
evacuation notice due to the unpredictability of volcanic hazards. American
Red Cross and Department of Parks and Recreation shelters are available
for your sheltering needs.
An emergency water restriction is in effect for Department of Water Supply
customers of Leilani Estates Subdivision and below. All residences in the
Kapoho area will be affected by this water emergency. Water spigots have
been installed near the entrance of Lava Tree State Park and a water tanker
has been placed in Vacationland for public drinking water access.
Hawaii Fire Department reports extremely dangerous air quality conditions
due to high levels of sulfur dioxide gas in the evacuation area.
The high levels of sulfur dioxide are a threat to all who become exposed. All
are asked to be on the extreme alert to exposure to sulfur dioxide.
The area continues to be unstable with volcanic venting and related
hazards of earthquake and poisonous gases ongoing. Please heed all
advisories.
County, State and Federal partners continue to monitor the situation. You will be
informed of any conditions that affect your safety. The next update will be at 8
AM or earlier if necessary.
Thank you for listening. This is your Hawai’i County Civil Defense Agency.