HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-05 Eruption Update for 1800
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY DATE: June 5, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE TIME: 6:00 PM
UPDATE: #3
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Tuesday, June 5 at 6:00 in the evening.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that vigorous lava eruptions continue in the
lower East Rift Zone. Fissure 8 is still active and producing a large channelized flow that
has inundated most of Vacationland and Kapoho Beach Lots. The ocean entry has
completely filled Kapoho Bay and is extending 0.8 miles from shore. A large laze plume
is blowing inland along the coastline.
Due to the lava entering the ocean, the following policies are in effect:
Be aware of the laze hazard and stay away from any ocean plume.
Health hazards of laze include lung damage, and eye and skin irritation.
Be aware that the laze plume travels with the wind and can change direction
without warning.
Residents are advised to stay away from all areas of volcanic activity.
Due to the current volcanic activity, the following policies are in effect:
Government Beach Road, between Kahakai Boulevard and Cinder Road, is open
to Waa Waa and Papaya Farms Road residents only with official credentials.
There is no curfew.
Residents in this area should heed warnings from Civil Defense officials and be
prepared to evacuate with little notice.
The shelter at Pahoa Community Center is open and pet-friendly. The Keaau Armory
shelter has reached capacity.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports volcanic gas emissions remain very high from the
fissure eruptions. Due to the elevated gas levels, the following is provided for your
information:
A community meeting on volcanic ash and vog will be held tomorrow,
Wednesday, June 6 in Kona at the West Hawaii Civic Center Council Chambers –
Building A, at 5:30 in the evening.
The public can now monitor sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide on Hawaii Island
by visiting the Civil Defense website or go directly to or go directly to
www.epa.gov/kilaueaairdata.
We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.
This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.