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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY DATE: June 9, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE TIME: 12 PM
UPDATE: #3
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Saturday, June 9 at 12 noon.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports Fissure 8 continues to produce a large
channelized flow with a high volume of lava. The flow is entering the ocean at Kapoho
Bay and producing a large laze plume. Sulfur Dioxide emissions remain high from
fissure eruptions. The National Weather Service reports trade winds are back and
pushing the gas emissions south.
Due to the current volcanic activity, the following policies are in effect:
Residents in adjacent areas, and in close proximity to the active flow, should
heed warnings from Civil Defense officials and be prepared to evacuate with little
notice.
Leilani Estates West of Pomaikai Street is open only to residents with official
credentials; there is no curfew.
Government Beach Road, between Kahakai Boulevard and Cinder Road is open
to Waa Waa and Papaya Farms Road only to residents with official credentials;
there is no curfew.
Due to the elevated gas levels around the fissure system and at the ocean, the
following is provided for your information:
Avoid the laze plume at the ocean entry and be aware that the plume travels
with the wind and can change direction without warning.
If you feel the effects of sulfur dioxide exposure shelter-in-place or leave the
immediate area.
You can monitor sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide on Hawaii Island by visiting
the Civil Defense website.
The shelter at Pahoa Community Center is open and pet-friendly. The Keaau Armory
shelter has reached capacity.
We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.
This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.