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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-20 Eruption Update for 0600 CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 20, 2018 MEDIA UPDATE Time: 6:00 AM Update: #1 Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption This is a Civil Defense Message for Sunday, May 20 at 6:00 in the morning. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to monitor active flows. Flow front 3 has split into 2 flows and both are entering the ocean. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory also reports that Sulfur Dioxide emissions have greatly increased. Due to hazardous conditions, the following roads are closed and all are asked to stay out of the area  Highway 137 is closed between Kamaili Road and Pohoiki Road.  Kamaili Road is closed to all through traffic. Due to the lava entering the ocean off Highway 137 in the vicinity of McKenzie Park, the following policies are in effect:  Be aware of the laze hazard and stay away from any ocean plume. Laze is formed when hot lava hits the ocean sending hydrochloric acid and steam with fine glass particles into the air.  Health hazards of laze include lung damage, and eye and skin irritation.  Be aware that the laze plume travels with the wind and can change direction without warning. The residents of lower Puna are going through a very difficult time. We ask for your help by avoiding the affected areas if possible. Thank you for your understanding. We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety. This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense. CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 20, 2018 MEDIA UPDATE Time: 6:00 AM Update: #1 Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption This is a Civil Defense Message for Sunday, May 20 at 6:00 in the morning. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to monitor active flows. Flow front 3 has split into 2 flows and both are entering the ocean. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory also reports that Sulfur Dioxide emissions have greatly increased. Due to hazardous conditions, the following roads are closed and all are asked to stay out of the area  Highway 137 is closed between Kamaili Road and Pohoiki Road.  Kamaili Road is closed to all through traffic. Due to the lava entering the ocean off Highway 137 in the vicinity of McKenzie Park, the following policies are in effect:  Be aware of the laze hazard and stay away from any ocean plume. Laze is formed when hot lava hits the ocean sending hydrochloric acid and steam with fine glass particles into the air.  Health hazards of laze include lung damage, and eye and skin irritation.  Be aware that the laze plume travels with the wind and can change direction without warning. The residents of lower Puna are going through a very difficult time. We ask for your help by avoiding the affected areas if possible. Thank you for your understanding. We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety. This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense. CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 20, 2018 MEDIA UPDATE Time: 6:00 AM Update: #1 Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption This is a Civil Defense Message for Sunday, May 20 at 6:00 in the morning. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to monitor active flows. Flow front 3 has split into 2 flows and both are entering the ocean. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory also reports that Sulfur Dioxide emissions have greatly increased. Due to hazardous conditions, the following roads are closed and all are asked to stay out of the area  Highway 137 is closed between Kamaili Road and Pohoiki Road.  Kamaili Road is closed to all through traffic. Due to the lava entering the ocean off Highway 137 in the vicinity of McKenzie Park, the following policies are in effect:  Be aware of the laze hazard and stay away from any ocean plume. Laze is formed when hot lava hits the ocean sending hydrochloric acid and steam with fine glass particles into the air.  Health hazards of laze include lung damage, and eye and skin irritation.  Be aware that the laze plume travels with the wind and can change direction without warning. The residents of lower Puna are going through a very difficult time. We ask for your help by avoiding the affected areas if possible. Thank you for your understanding. We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety. This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense.