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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 25, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 6:00 PM
Update: #5
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Friday, May 25 at 6:00 in the evening.
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 lava pond,
which produced a flow that has crossed Kahukai Street in Leilani Estates moving east.
Due to the active eruptions, the following policies are in effect:
Mohala Street is no longer accessible due to the flow that has crossed Kahukai
Street.
Kaupili Street has not been cut off by the current flow. Residents should stay out
of the area.
The Pahoa Community Center, Keaau Community Center, and Sure Foundation
Church are open. The shelters are pet-friendly.
Due to the changing volcanic activity, the following is provided for your awareness:
Talk to your families now about the possibility of active eruptions being a long-
term event and how you might plan for these impacts.
Follow Civil Defense alerts and be prepared to respond to changing conditions.
Update your emergency plans and be safe.
We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.
This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.