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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 28, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 6:00 AM
Update: #1
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Monday, May 28 at 6:00 in the morning.
Light easterly winds are expected to push volcanic gases and VOG westward towards Puna,
including Kurtistown, Mountain View and Glenwood. This wind pattern, combined with
occasional bursts of ash from the Kilauea summit, may lead to build up of ash and sulfur dioxide
downwind of the Kilauea summit and fissures on the East Rift Zone.
Due to changing conditions, the following guidance is given:
Take action to limit exposure to ash, volcanic gases, and VOG; be prepared to leave the
area with little to no notice.
Limit outside activities and exercise. Drink plenty of fluids.
If you have breathing problems, stay indoors with the windows closed. If possible, use
your air conditioner.
Ash and VOG may decrease visibility, so adjust your driving to the conditions.
Stay alert for notice of changing conditions.
N-95 masks that were distributed are for ash particulate and do NOT protect from
gasses or vapors, including SO2
We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.
Thank you for listening.
This is your Hawai’i County Civil Defense Agency
.