2018-05-10 Eruption Update for 1200 Noon

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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 10, 2018 MEDIA UPDATE Time: 12:00 PM Radio Frequency: Every 1 hour Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption in Leilani Subdivision This is a Civil Defense Message for Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 12:00 PM Eruption update: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) confirmed hazardous fumes continue to be released but no volcanic activity is present at this time. 15 FISSURES EMERGED 116.57 ACRES COVERED BY LAVA 36 STRUCTURES DESTROYED  Visit the new link on the Civil Defense website for better public access to the eruption map: https://goo.gl/i7RbrB. 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. Be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice.  Civil Defense Recovery Information and Assistance Center (RIAC) at the Sacred Hearts Church in Pāhoa, Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM. Road Status Update:  Pohoiki Road is closed from Highway 132 to 137 due to cracks in the road.  Highway 130 is closed between Malama Street and Kamaili Road.  No access is allowed at this time for residents of Lanipuna Gardens due to dangerous volcanic gases. Service/Utilities/Agency Update:  Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) has completed the removal of all pentane gas offsite.  The Kalapana Transfer Station is closed until further notice. The Pāhoa Transfer Station on Apaa Street is open 7 days a week, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Hawai‘i Electric Light reminds residents to treat all downed lines as live. Under no circumstances are you to approach or touch downed lines.  Emergency water restrictions for the Pohoiki, Vacationland and Kapoho area are still in effect while personnel work to restore service. 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.