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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 17, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 4:30 PM
Update: #5
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Thursday, May 17 at 4:30 pm.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) has reported a new fissure 21 down rift of Makamae Street in
Leilani Estates. Several fissures have reactivated, and HVO reports lava is pahoehoe, and flows have been
generated.
Due to the continued volcanic activity the following policies are in effect:
Residents in Leilani Subdivision need to be aware of this new activity and flows and take necessary
precautions.
Be aware of possible additional hazards with utility lines and poles obstructing roadways and avoid
all downed wires.
Do continue to be on the alert for volcanic fumes of SO2.
The residents of Puna are going through a very difficult time. We ask for your help and understanding.
Thank you for listening. We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.
This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense.