HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-19 Eruption Update for 0830
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 19, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 8:30 AM
Update: #2
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Saturday, May 19 at 8:30 in the morning.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports a short-lived steam explosion from Kilauea crater created an ash
cloud around midnight that reached up to 10,000 ft. Ash was carried southwest by the wind toward Kau,
Pahala, and Naalehu. Residents are reminded to protect themselves from ash fallout by remaining indoors.
Do continue to be on the alert of air quality around you and be cautious.
A large, slow moving lava flow continues from Fissure 20 west of Pohoiki Road near Malama Ki Place. Four
homes were destroyed, but no highways are threatened at this time. The flow has advanced 1,000 feet in
under 1 hour. Volcanic gas emissions are elevated throughout the area downwind of the vents.
Due to the volcanic activity, the following are in effect:
Residents in areas down rift from the flow need to stay alert and prepare for voluntary evacuation
should it be deemed necessary.
On roads information:
Pohoiki Road is closed.
Highway 132 and 130 are open to local traffic, to those with ID.
For those evacuating, the Pahoa Community Center, Keaau Community Center, and Sure
Foundation Church are open. Be aware shelters are pet friendly.
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.