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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 8, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 7:00 PM
Radio Frequency: Every 1 hour
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption in Leilani Subdivision
This is a Civil Defense Emergency Message for Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 7:00 PM.
Eruption update:
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory confirms 2 new vents. Vent number 13 has opened near
the intersection of Leilani Avenue and Kahukai Road and Vent number 14 near Kaupili
St. and Leilani Avenue. Both have paused but continue to release hazardous gases.
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Evacuation Update:
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 the Recovery Information and Assistance Center
(RIAC) at the Sacred Hearts Church in Pāhoa, Monday to Friday from 9 AM to
3 PM.
o Entry placard registration for residents wishing to retrieve personal
items will be issued at RIAC throughout the week.
o The County is taking care of all animals whose evacuated owners
reported them left behind.
The County of Hawaii and Civil Defense is not associated with the website
www.punalavaflow2018.com.
Road Status Update:
Highway 130 is closed between Malama Street and Kamaili Road.
Pohoiki Road is closed from Highway 132 to Hinalo Street.
No access is allowed at this time for residents of Lanipuna Gardens due to
dangerous volcanic gases.
Service/Utilities/Agency Update:
Hawai‘i Electric Light reminds residents to treat all downed lines as live.
Under no circumstances are you to approach or touch downed lines.
Water spigots installed near the entrance of Lava Tree State Park and a water
tanker in Vacationland are still available for the public to access.
Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) are in effect. All aviation request are
administered by the Fire Department.
United States Postal Service announced that evacuated residents can pick up
their mail at the Pahoa Post Office.
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.
DOH is working on updating SOdata reporting online. Hawaii Interagency
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Vog Information Dashboard http:/ivhhn.org/vog.
Puna Geothermal Venture reports no activity at this time and the facility is
secured. Precautionary measures are being taken to remove flammable
materials offsite.
Community Message/Alerts:
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.