HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-25 Eruption Update for 0230
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 25, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 2:30 PM
Update: #4
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Friday, May 25 at 2:30 in the afternoon.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that eruption activity continues in the area
of Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens. Fissures 7 and 21 are feeding a perched lava
pond and pāhoehoe flow heading east toward Kaupili, Mohala and Kahukai Streets in
Leilani Estates.
Due to the active eruptions, the following policies are in effect:
Any residents remaining in the current affected areas should evacuate now.
Hawaii County Fire Department went door-to-door on Kaupili, Mohala and
Kahukai Streets to check if residents needed assistance.
The Pahoa Community Center, Keaau Community Center, and Sure Foundation
Church are open. The shelters are pet-friendly.
We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.
This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.