HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-06 Eruption Update for 1900
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY DATE: June 6, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE TIME: 7PM
UPDATE: #6
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Wednesday, June 6 at 7 in the evening.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports an eruption at 4:10 this evening at the Kilauea
Summit resulting in a 10,000 foot high ash plume. The National Weather Service is
reporting slow, easterly winds over the next two days. Volcanic gas output and ash
emissions may affect air quality across the central and southern half of the island.
Due to the changing wind conditions, the following is provided for your awareness:
Take action to limit further exposure.
Ash fallout may cause poor driving conditions. Drive with extreme caution, or pull
over and park.
A community meeting on volcanic ash and VOG will be held at 7 p.m., tomorrow,
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Thursday June 7, in Volcano at the Cooper Center.
You can monitor volcanic gas levels on Hawaii Island by visiting the Civil Defense
website or go directly to www.epa.gov/kilaueaairdata.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports vigorous lava eruptions continue in the lower
East Rift Zone. The Fissure 8 flow has filled Kapoho Bay and is extending .7 miles from
shore.
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 Keaau Armory shelter has reached capacity. If you need shelter, the covered court
at Pahoa Community Center is open and pet-friendly.
We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.
This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.