HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-27 Eruption Update for 1800
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 27, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 6PM
Update: #4
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Sunday, May 27 at 6 in the evening.
Lava flow from Fissures 7 and 21 crossed into PGV property overnight and has now
covered one well that was successfully plugged. That well, along with a second well
100 feet away, are stable and secured, and are being monitored. Also due to
preventative measures, neither well is expected to release any hydrogen sulfide.
The following is provided for your information:
The 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.
There is no hydrogen sulfide detected despite the covering of the one well.
The public will be kept informed of the situation.
Due to changing wind conditions, gases and vog emissions may increase in areas down
wind of the vents in the lower east rift zone. The following policies are in effect:
Take action to limit further exposure to volcanic gases and be prepared to leave
the area with little to no notice.
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.