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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 21, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 8:30 AM
Update: #2
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Monday, May 21 at 8:30 in the morning.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that eruptive lava activity at multiple fissures continues
with two flows entering the ocean.
Due to the volcanic activity the following information is provided for your awareness:
Gas levels remain high. Take actions to limit further exposure.
All schools are currently open this morning.
County, state and federal officials are working together to monitor the situation and take
action to ensure the safety of surrounding communities.
Due to hazardous conditions from lava and fires, the following policies are in effect:
Highway 137 is closed to all traffic between Kamaili Road and Pohoiki Road.
Kamaili Road is closed to all thru traffic. No stopping, this is a high sulfur dioxide area.
Everyone is asked to stay out of the area.
Due to the lava entry at the ocean, the following policies are in effect:
Access to the area is prohibited due to the laze hazard.
Stay away from any ocean plume. The plume travels with the wind and can change
direction without warning.
The U.S. Coast Guard is actively monitoring the area. Only permitted tour boats are
allowed in the area.
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.