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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 7, 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 Message for Monday, May 7, 2018 at 6:00 PM.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory confirms volcanic activity has subsided at all 12 fissures,
but hazardous fumes continues. Since the onset of this eruption, a total of 12 fissures
have emerged, and 35 structures have been destroyed.
Due to the eruption, the following are issued:
Conditions permitting, Leilani Estates residents will be allowed to check on
their property from 7 AM to 6 PM each day until further notice. Follow the
instructions of the authorities on scene. Be prepared to evacuate at a
moment’s notice.
Civil Defense has established a community information center at Sacred
Hearts Church in Pāhoa, Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM.
Entry placard registration for residents wishing to retrieve personal items will
be issued throughout the week at the community information center.
Hawai‘i Electric Light reminds residents to treat all downed lines as live.
Under no circumstances are you to approach or touch downed lines.
The Department of Water Supply personnel confirm water repairs on Pohoiki
Road are completed. The water line is currently being recharged.
A water truck for public use is located near the Vacationland mailboxes.
No access is allowed at this time for residents of Lanipuna Gardens due to
dangerous volcanic gases.
Department of Education announced Pāhoa High, Intermediate and
Elementary schools and Ke Ana La’ahana will be open tomorrow. Kua O Ka
Lā, Hawai‘i Academy of Arts and Sciences, Nāwahīokalani‘ōpu’u are closed
tomorrow.
United States Postal Service announced that evacuated residents can pick up
their mail at the Pahoa Post Office.
Please, the residents of Leilani need our help. This is not the time for
sightseeing. You can help tremendously by staying out of the area.
The Hawai‘i County Police Department and the Prosecutor’s Office have
established a policy of zero tolerance towards looting or vandalism. Under
Emergency Provisions, any looting or vandalism will be treated as a felony.
Puna Geothermal Venture reports no activity at this time and the facility is
secured. Precautionary measures are being taken to remove flammable
materials offsite.
The residents of Leilani Estates are going through a very difficult time. We ask for your
understanding. We ask for your help.
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. Have a safe day. This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense.