HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-01 Eruption Update for 0900
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY DATE: June 1, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE TIME: 9:00 AM
UPDATE: #2
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Friday, June 1 at 9:00 in the morning.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that vigorous lava eruptions continue on the east
rift of Kilauea. Fissure 8 is very active and producing a large, fast-moving flow. The flow
front is half-a-mile above the Four Corners area, and moving quickly. At the present
rate, it is possible the lava flow may cross Government Beach Road near Four Corners
within 7 to 10 hours.
Due to the rapid lava flow, the following policies are in effect for the Four Corners area:
Residents in Vacationland, Kapoho Beach Lots and in areas near Highway 137
are advised to evacuate now.
Traffic is flowing both ways to allow evacuation.
Residents should complete evacuation by 2:00 this afternoon, or risk the
possibility of being isolated.
Shelters at the Pahoa Community Center, Keaau Community Center, and Sure
Foundation Church are open. The shelters are pet friendly.
Due to the ongoing Kilauea volcanic hazard, Civil Defense will not be participating in the
monthly siren test. No sirens will sound on Hawaii Island today.
For your safety, heed warnings from Civil Defense officials and stay alert.
We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.
This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.