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