HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-14 Eruption Update for 1430
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY DATE: June 14, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE TIME: 2:30 PM
UPDATE: #2
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Thursday, June 14 at 2:30 in the afternoon.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the eruption continues with little change in the
lower East Rift Zone. Fissure 8 continues to produce a large channelized flow that is
entering the ocean at Kapoho Bay and producing a large laze plume. Expect heavier vog to
blanket the interior and southern parts of the island, wrapping around to Kona through the
weekend.
Due to volcanic and air quality conditions, the following guidance is given:
Do continue to be on the alert for air quality conditions around you and be cautious.
The Department of Health recommends limiting outside activities and staying indoors
if you have breathing issues.
You can monitor the latest air quality measurements through the University of
Hawaii’s Vog Measurement and Prediction Project, linked on our Civil Defense
website.
A community meeting on volcanic ash and vog will be held tonight at 5:30 p.m. at
the Ocean View Community Center.
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.
There is no immediate threat, but residents in Leilani, Waa Waa, and Papaya Farms
Road 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.
We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.
This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.