HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-26 Eruption Update for 0630
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 26, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 6:30 AM
Update: #1
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Saturday, May 26 at 6:30 in the morning.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports lava flow activity in the East Rift Zone of
Kilauea. The flow in Leilani Estates has slowed its advance and is 150 yards from
Pohoiki Road. The flows to the South continue to enter the ocean near MacKenzie
State Park. There were two minor steam explosions at the Kilauea summit over the
night. There is no immediate lava threat to PGV.
Due to the changing conditions, the following policies are in effect:
Take action to limit further exposure and be prepared to leave the area with little
to no notice if necessary.
Ash fallout may cause poor driving conditions. Drive with extreme caution, or
pull over and park.
Stay alert for warnings from Civil Defense officials.
To help our residents, we are distributing free masks for ash protection:
Distribution is today from 9 AM to 1 PM at Cooper Center, Hawaiian Ocean View
Community Center, Pahala Gym Annex and Naalehu Nutrition Center.
Each person may receive up to three masks.
Masks do not protect against gasses and vapors. They will only provide filtering
for ash.
We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.
This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.