HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-03 Eruption Update for 1200
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY DATE: June 3, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE TIME: 12:30 PM
UPDATE: #3
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Sunday, June 3 at 12:30 in the afternoon.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports active lava eruptions continue. Fissure 8, located
in the Leilani Estates area, continues to feed a large channelized flow traveling
downslope through Kapoho Beach Lots. The wide flow front is about 400 yards from the
ocean.
Due to lava crossing Highway 137 and approaching the ocean, the following policies are
in effect:e.
There is no access to Kapoho, Vacationland, Highway 132, and Highway 137.
First responders are conducting search and rescue missions in affected isolated
areas today.
Be aware of the laze hazard should lava hit the ocean and stay away from any
ocean plume to prevent harmful health effects.
On roadways:
Government Beach Road, between Kahakai Boulevard and Papaya Farms Road,
is open to Waa Waa and Papaya Farms Road residents only with official
credentials. There is no curfew.
Due to the volcanic activity, the following is provided for your information:
Volcanic gas and ash emissions remain high at the Kilauea summit and in the
fissure system.
Pele’s hair and volcanic glass can be carried by the wind.
Residents on the south and west sides of the island should take action to limit
exposure to gas, ash, and volcanic particles.
Stay alert to warnings from Civil Defense officials and be prepared to evacuate with
little notice.
We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.
This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.