HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-11 Eruption Update for 1900
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 11, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 5:15 PM
Radio Frequency: Every 1 hour
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption in Leilani Subdivision
This is a Civil Defense Message for Friday, May 11, 2018 at 6:30 PM.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports volcanic activity in the lower East Rift Zone of
Kīlauea Volcano continues. No lava has been emitted from any of the 15 fissure vents
since May 9. Earthquake, ground deformation, and continuing high emission rates of
sulphur dioxide indicate additional outbreaks of lava are likely.
In addition, HVO has cautioned about the possibility of an explosive eruption at
Halema'uma'u Crater due to the ongoing withdrawal of lava from Kilauea summit lake.
This could generate ash plumes that may affect an area as far as 12 miles from the
summit crater.
Maps and advisory information are available at links posted at the Civil Defense
Eruption Updates website.
Due to the volcanic activity, the follow are issued:
As a precautionary measure, residents of lower Puna between Kapoho and Kalapana,
are advised to be on the alert in the event of possible gas emissions and volcanic
eruption. Because there may be little to no advance notice to evacuate, you should
be prepared to evacuate at short notice. Take this time to prepare.
If you evacuate voluntarily, the Pahoa Community Center and Kea’au Community
Center are open. Food will be provided and the shelters are pet-friendly.
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.
The residents of Puna 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.
Visit the new link on the Civil Defense website for better public access to the eruption map:
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/2018-lava-map. For more details on the intrusion and volcanic
activity: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/
All beach parks in Lower Puna have been closed, including the Pohoiki Boat Ramp.
Conditions permitting, Leilani Estates residents will be allowed to check on their
property from 7 AM to 6 PM each day until further notice.
Civil Defense Recovery Information and Assistance Center (RIAC) is open at the
Pāhoa Community Center, Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM. You can come with
questions and concerns that involve Evacuation Access Placards, Health,
Mental/Spiritual Health, Housing, Aging, and On-Site Shelter needs.
Road Status Update:
Highway 130 is closed between Malama Street and Kamaili Road.
Pohoiki Road is closed from Highway 132 to Highway 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.
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 Pohoiki, Vacationland and Kapoho are still in effect.
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 Hawaii
Volcanoes National Park Post Office has closed, mail pick up for area residents is at
Volcano Village Post Office.