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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 12, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 7 PM
Radio Frequency: Every 1 hour
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption in Leilani Subdivision
This is a Civil Defense Message for Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 7 PM.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports a new fissure, number 17, is opening up about
100 meters below fissure 16. At this time, steam and lava spatter activity has started
from this new fissure.
Minor spattering activity from fissure (16) is diminishing and no significant lava flow
was issued from this area.
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 dangerous debris very near the crater and ashfalls up to tens of
miles downwind.
Due to the volcanic activity, the following are issued:
Under Emergency Provisions, any looting or vandalism during an emergency is
treated as a felony.
Hawaii Police Department is enforcing the Federal Aviation Administration’s
Temporary Flight Restriction for lower Puna area. No helicopter or drone activity
is allowed without approval.
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. There
may be little to no advance notice to evacuate, so 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 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.
TOXIC GAS EXPOSURE POLICY
Color Code Health Effect Response
Highly sensitive Sensitive individuals
individuals may be should take actions to
BLUE
affected at lower avoid exposure
concentrations
Non-effected individuals
should always be on
Little or no risk to healthy
individuals alert for changing
conditions
Sensitive individuals with Avoid outdoor activities
respiratory problems may that cause heavy
experience health effects breathing or breathing
and should take through the mouth
ORANGE
precautions to include
Minimize all physical
leaving the area.
activities
The general public may
Take actions to limit
experience minor
exposure by leaving
respiratory issues and
area or going indoors
should be on the alert
while minimizing exposure
Severe conditions may Take actions necessary
exist such as chocking, to limit further exposure
RED
inability to breathe that (Leave Area and Remain
affects entire exposed Indoors)
population
Prepare for possible
Evacuation
Immediate Danger to
Health
Seek medical attention
if severely affected