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Home My WebLink About2018-05-14 Eruption Update for 1645 CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 14, 2018 MEDIA UPDATE Time: 4:40 PM Radio Frequency: Every 1 hour Update: #5 Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption This is a Civil Defense Message for Monday, May 14 at 4:40 in the afternoon. Hawaii Fire Department reports that fissures in the southeast area of Lanipuna Gardens area are issuing high levels of Sulfur Dioxide gas at this time. Residents in the area and surrounding farm lots on Pohoiki Road near Lanipuna Gardens are advised the air quality is condition RED. Condition RED means immediate danger to health so take action to limit further exposure. Severe conditions may exist such as choking and inability to breathe. This is a serious situation that affects the entire exposed population. Due to the toxic gas hazard in the affected area, the following are issued:  Leaving the area of SO2 inundation is the best way to protect yourself and your family.  Seek medical attention if severely affected. 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.