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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 13, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 8 AM
Radio Frequency: Every 1 hour
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 8 AM.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has verified reports a new fissure, number 18, opening up to
the west, or Kalapana side, of Highway 132 on Halekamahina Loop Road in lower Puna. Lava
spatter activity and gas emissions are occurring at this time. The newest fissures are on private
property, do not trespass.
Due to the volcanic activity, the following are issued:
Highway 132 and Highway 137 remain open for local traffic only.
Residents of Halekamahina Road are ordered to evacuate and be on the alert for gas
emissions and lava spatter. Shelters are open at Pahoa Community Center and Kea’au
Community Center. Food will be provided and the shelters are pet-friendly.
Vacation rentals in the eruption area of Lower Puna are directed to cease operations to
relieve the demand for water and to reduce the area population so emergency
operations can focus on residents who live in the area.
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.
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