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