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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY DATE: June 12, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE TIME: 3 PM
UPDATE: #3
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Tuesday, June 12 at 3 in the afternoon.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports fissure 8 continues to produce a large channelized
flow that is entering the ocean at Kapoho and producing a large laze plume. Gas
emissions from the fissure eruption and at the ocean entry continue to be very high.
Due to volcanic and air quality conditions, the following guidance is given:
The Department of Health recommends limiting outside activities and staying
indoors if you have breathing issues.
An eruption community meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m., tonight, at the Pahoa
High Cafeteria.
Due to the current volcanic activity, the following policies are in effect:
Leilani Estates west of Pomaikai Street is open only to residents with official
credentials.
Leilani Estates residents who live east of Pomaikai Street, can contact Civil Defense
to schedule an official escort to their homes to retrieve important documents and
belongings.
o Escorted entry is conducted only when conditions are stable and access is
subject to change if conditions become unsafe.
o People with proof of residence can call Civil Defense at 935-0031 during
normal business hours.
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 immediate threat, but residents in these areas should heed 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.