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<br />CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 18, 2018 <br />MEDIA UPDATE Time: 7:30 PM <br /> Update: #5 <br /> <br />Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption <br /> <br />This is a Civil Defense Message for Friday, May 18 at 7:30 in the evening. <br /> <br />Fast moving lava from Fissure 20 has crossed Pohoiki Road near Malama Ki Place, isolating approximately <br />40 homes in the area. All persons are asked to avoid the area. <br /> <br />Due to the volcanic activity, the following policies are in effect: <br /> Pohoiki Road is closed. <br /> Four (4) people were safely evacuated by County and National Guard helicopters. <br /> People still in that area are asked to stay in a safe place and wait for further instructions. <br /> Residents from Isaac Hale Beach Park to Kalapana are advised to prepare for voluntary evacuation <br />should Highway 137 become threatened. <br /> For those evacuating, the Pahoa Community Center, Keaau Community Center, and Sure <br />Foundation Church are open. Food will be provided and the shelters are pet friendly. <br /> Highway 137 and 130 are open. <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 />