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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 28, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 1 PM
Update: #3
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Monday, May 28 at 1:00 in the afternoon.
The National Weather Service reports light easterly winds are expected to push volcanic gases
westward. This includes increased ash and sulfur dioxide downwind of the Kilauea summit and
fissures on East Rift Zone. Leilani Estates has high levels of vog and sulfur dioxide.
Due to volcanic activity and weather changes, the following guidance is given:
Take action to limit exposure to ash and volcanic gases by staying indoors or leaving the
area.
The Department of Health recommends limiting outside activities and stay indoors if
you have breathing issues. If possible, close the windows and use your air conditioner.
N-95 masks that were distributed are for ash particulate and do NOT protect from
gasses or vapors, including SO2.
Regarding upcoming meetings:
An eruption community information meeting will be held at the Pahoa High cafeteria on
Tuesday, May 29 at 5 in the evening.
A second meeting to discuss increasing vog and ash exposure in the Kau District will be
held at the Kau High School multi-purpose room on Wednesday, May 30 at 5:30 in the
evening.
HELCO reports that power interruptions are likely in the lower East Rift Zone. Due to the work
in the area and the volcanic activity, the following is provided for your information:
HELCO will be rerouting power to the Leilani Estates and the lower Puna areas starting
at 3pm.
Be aware of downed power lines. Always assume power lines are active and exercise
extreme caution.
We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.
Thank you for listening.
This is your Hawai’i County Civil Defense Agency.