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<br />CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 18, 2018 <br />MEDIA UPDATE Time: 12:30 PM <br /> Update: #3 <br /> <br />Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption <br /> <br />This is a Civil Defense Message for Friday, May 18 at 12:30 in the afternoon. <br /> <br />The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) has reported several fissures producing lava spatter and flow <br />located in the Leilani and Lanipuna area. Volcanic gas emissions are elevated throughout the area <br />downwind of the vents. Forty (40) structures have been reported destroyed as of this morning. <br /> <br />Due to increasing Sulfur Dioxide, eruptive and fissure development the following policies are in effect: <br /> Leilani Estates evacuees must be alert to decreased availability of access. Do not compromise your <br />safety. Remember closures can occur at any time without notice. <br /> No access is allowed at this time for residents of Lanipuna Gardens due to high levels of dangerous <br />volcanic gases and active lava fissures. <br /> Do be on the alert for elevated levels of Sulfur Dioxide as conditions show other areas on the island <br />being affected. <br /> <br />For your information: <br /> HELCO advises Leilani Estates residents to be aware of downed power lines. Always assume the <br />lines are active and exercise extreme caution. <br /> <br />The residents of Puna are going through a very difficult time. We ask for your help and understanding. <br /> <br />Thank you for listening. We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety. <br /> <br />This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense. <br />