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<br />CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 27, 2018 <br />MEDIA UPDATE Time: 10AM <br /> Update: #2 <br /> <br />Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption <br /> <br />This is a Civil Defense Message for Sunday, May 27 at 10 in the morning. <br /> <br />The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports a new fissure 24. It is between Kupono and <br />Nohea Street in Leilani Estates and is not threatening any structures at this time. <br /> <br />Lava flow crossed into PGV property overnight but has not impacted any wells. A <br />special task force headed by Tom Travis continues to work to make the wells safe and <br />to prevent any threats to the public from developing. At this time there is no hydrogen <br />sulfide detected. The public will be kept informed of the situation. <br /> <br />Volcanic gases and vog emissions may increase in areas down wind of the vents in the <br />lower east rift zone. <br /> <br />Due to the volcanic activity and increasing vog, the following policies are in effect: <br /> Residents close to the active eruption must remain alert to changes in the flow <br />direction, and are advised to prepare to voluntarily evacuate should your location <br />become threatened. <br /> Take action to limit further exposure to volcanic gases and be prepared to leave <br />the area with little to no notice. <br /> Stay alert for warnings from Civil Defense officials. <br /> Due to southerly winds and heavy output of vog from the summit on Monday <br />night, be prepared for a possible increase in vog and volcanic gas levels in the <br />Hamakua area, lower Hilo and Puna. <br />We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety. <br /> <br />This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency. <br />