HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-26 Eruption Update for 1800
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 26, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 6PM
Update: #3
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Saturday, May 26 at 6 in the evening.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports the lava flow in Leilani Estates has crossed
Pohoiki road slightly north of the HGPA site. The flows to the South continue to enter
the ocean near MacKenzie State Park. Lava is now covering 2,372 acres, or 3.7 square
miles.
Halemaumau crater is producing small bursts of volcanic ash. The ash is slowly being
pushed downwind, southwest into the Kau District. Volcanic gases, vog and ash
emissions may increase in areas down wind of the vents. Areas along Kamalii Road are
experiencing elevated levels of sulfur dioxide.
Due to the volcanic activity, 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.
Residents close to the active eruption must remain alert to changes in the flow
direction, and are advised to prepare for voluntary evacuation should their areas
become threatened.
Stay alert for warnings from Civil Defense officials.
We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.
This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.