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Home My WebLink About2018-05-14 Eruption Update for 1630 CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 14, 2018 MEDIA UPDATE Time: 1PM Radio Frequency: Every 1 hour Update: #4 Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption This is a Civil Defense Message for Monday, May 14 at 1 o’clock in the afternoon. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that fissure 17 continues to issue a narrow lava flow that is slowly moving toward the ocean, which is about two miles away. There are no homes or roads threatened at this time. For up to date information go to http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/2018- lava-map Be aware, no sightseeing is permitted in the area. Due to the volcanic activity, the following are issued:  On schools, Keonepoko Elementary, Pahoa High, Intermediate and Elementary Schools are open. Normal school bus routes are operating today.  On road closures, Highway 132 is closed at Pohoiki Road intersection and a checkpoint is located on Highway 130 by Pahoa High School.  Only local traffic allowed beyond all roadblocks. 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. CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 14, 2018 MEDIA UPDATE Time: 0725 AM Radio Frequency: Every 1 hour Update: #2 Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption This is a Civil Defense Message for Monday, May 14 at 7:25 in the morning. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports a new fissure in Lanipuna Gardens Subdivision has opened between fissure 15 and 16 at this time. For up to date information, go to http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/2018-lava-map Be aware, no sightseeing is permitted in the area. Due to the volcanic activity, the following are issued:  Residents of Lanipuna Gardens are advised to be on the alert to gas emissions and active volcanic eruption.  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, Federal and private 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.