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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 29, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 8:00AM
Update: #3
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Tuesday, May 29 at 8:00 in the morning.
Highway 132 was shut down at 6:45 this morning from Lava Tree State Park to Four
Corners due to a fast moving lava flow approaching the highway. Everyone is advised
to avoid the area.
Due to the volcanic activity, the following policies are in effect:
Beach Road is the only access into lower Puna.
Access to Issac Hale Beach Park for recreation is closed.
Residents close to the active eruption must remain alert to changes in the flow
direction, and are advised to prepare for voluntary evacuation should their areas
become threatened.
You are advised to make necessary plans and monitor your radio or phone for
Civil Defense alerts.
The National Weather Service reports Pele’s Hair is falling in the Pahoa area. The
following is provided for your information:
Pele’s Hair is sharp, thin strands of volcanic glass fibers, carried on the wind.
Avoid touching it or getting it in your eyes.
It can cause injury to eyes and lungs if breathed in.
Pele’s Hair is abrasive. If it lands on your windshield do not use your wipers to
clear it.
We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.
Thank you for listening.
This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.