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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-14 Kilauea Eruption Info ResourcesKilauea Eruption Information Resources Hawaii County Civil Defense: • Sign up for Alerts: https://countyofhawaii.bbcportal.com/ • Map of Road Closures & Eruption Area: http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/2018-lava-map Air Quality • Hawaii Interagency Vog Information Dashboard: http://www.ivhhn.org/vog/ • SO2 (Sulfur Dioxide) concentrations measured daily by monitors located around Hawai'i Island: http://www.hiso2index.info/ • See attached Toxic Gas Exposure Policy Volcanic Activity USGS (United States Geological Survey) • Intrusion and volcanic activity: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/ • Subscribe to VNS (Volcano Notification Service): https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vns2/ • HVO (Hawaiian Volcano Observatory) Kilauea Activity Summary: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/status.html • Earthquake Map: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo/earthquakes/ • Activity Summary available by phone: (808) 967-8862 • HVO Contact: askHVO@usgs.gov • Visuals o Map of Fissures: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html o Webcam: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html o Multimedia: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_chronology.html International Volcanic Health Hazard Network (IVHHN) • Volcanic health hazards and impacts: http://www.ivhhn.org/ Preparing for Ashfall: • Volcanic ash impacts and mitigation: USGS webpages: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanic_ash/ • Preparing for ashfall: International Volcanic Health Hazard Network (IVHHN) pamphlet: http://www.ivhhn.org/ash-pamphlets • Protection from breathing ash: IVHHN webpage: http://www.ivhhn.org/ash-protection • Protecting water catchments: http://www.health.hawaii.gov/sdwb/files/2013/12/Residential_RainCatch_Info.pdf. Also see https://vog.ivhhn.org/catchment-systems Department of Health • SO2 (Sulfur Dioxide) concentrations measured daily by monitors located around Hawai'i Island: http://www.hiso2index.info/. • Crisis Line: residents and visitors who have been affected by the recent eruptions and are seeking help in coping with mental or emotional effects, call toll-free: 1-800-753-6879 Donations • Anyone wishing to make donations for those affected by the eruption please contact the Salvation Army at (808) 756-0306 Assistance & Information Center: Pahoa Community Center • 15-3022 Kauhale Street, Pāhoa, HI 96778 • Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm • Besides providing information about the eruption, the center will offer social service information for the evacuees from the Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens subdivisions. Evacuation Shelters Animal friendly, hosted by The American Red Cross and the Department of Parks and Recreation • Pahoa Community Center: 15-3022 Kauhale Street, Pāhoa, HI 96778 • Kea’au Community Center: 16-186 Pili Mua St, Keaau, HI 96749 TOXIC GAS EXPOSURE POLICY Color Code Health Effect BLUE Health Effect · Highly sensitive individuals may be affected at lower concentrations · Little or no risk to healthy individuals Response · Sensitive individuals should take actions to avoid exposure · Non-effected individuals should always be on alert for changing conditions ORANGE Health Effect · Sensitive individuals with respiratory problems may experience health effects and should take precautions to include leaving the area. · The general public may experience minor respiratory issues and should be on the alert while minimizing exposure Response · Avoid outdoor activities that cause heavy breathing or breathing through the mouth · Minimize all physical activities · Take actions to limit exposure by leaving area or going indoors RED Health Effect · Severe conditions may exist such as chocking, inability to breathe that affects entire exposed population · Immediate Danger to Health Response · Take actions necessary to limit further exposure (Leave Area and Remain Indoors) · Prepare for possible Evacuation · Seek medical attention if severely affected