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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 10, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 6:00 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
117.38
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:
Highway 130 is closed between Malama Street and Kamaili Road.
Pohoiki Road is closed from Highway 132 to 137 due to cracks in the 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.
Evacuated residents can pick up their mail at the Pāhoa 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.
Contact the Humane Society for animal information.
Community Message/Alerts:
Hawai‘i Academy of Arts and Sciences is closed for the rest of the week.
The evacuated residents are going through a very difficult time. We ask for your
help and understanding.
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.