HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-06 Eruption Update as of 800 AM -- UPDATES Bullet 1 -- Between Highway 130 and Maile Street rpt Maile Street
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: Sunday, May 6, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 8 AM
Radio Frequency: Every 1 hour
Update: 1
Updates to change Bullet #1: “between Highway 130 and Maile Street
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption in Leilani Subdivision
This is a Civil Defense update for Sunday May 6, 2018 at 8 AM.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory confirms 2 more fissures emerged between Leilani and Malama
Street near Luana and Kupono Street last night, bringing the total number of fissures to 9 at this
time. Active venting of lava and hazardous fumes continues between Mohala and Moku Street.
It is confirmed that at this time, at least 6 homes have been destroyed.
Due to the eruption, the following are issued:
Conditions permitting, Leilani Estates residents with property between Highway 130 and
Maile Street will be allowed to enter the subdivision to complete evacuation of pets and
items left behind beginning at 8 AM. Residents should be aware of the very unstable
conditions of air quality and of the roads.
Evacuation access may be postponed if conditions become hazardous.
Residents will be required to provide identification and proof of residency in Leilani
Subdivision. Police checkpoints are established at Highway 130 and 132 and at Leilani
Street and Highway 130.
Leilani residents entering must be on the alert for elevated levels of Sulfur Dioxide,
wildfire, and volcanic eruption. People with respiratory problems are especially
vulnerable.
You are cautioned to limit your exposure and depart the area after retrieving your
items.
Please, the residents of Leilani need your help by staying out of the area. This is not the
time for sightseeing.
No access is allowed at this time for residents of Lanipuna Gardens due to dangerous
volcanic gases.
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 Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.