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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 24, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 6:30 PM
Update: #4
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Thursday, May 24 at 6:30 in the evening.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that an ash eruption at the Kilauea summit
occurred at about 6:00 PM. The resulting ash plume reached 10,000 feet high and may
affect the surrounding areas. The wind may carry ash to the southwest toward the
Pahala area.
Due to the volcanic activity, the following is provided for your awareness:
If you are at home, stay indoors with the windows closed. If you are outside,
seek cover.
If you are in your car, keep the windows closed. Ash fallout may cause poor
driving conditions, due to limited visibility and slippery driving conditions. Drive
with extreme caution, or pull over and park.
After the hazard has passed, do check your home, and especially your catchment
system for any impact that may affect your water quality.
We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.
This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.