HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-15 Eruption Update for 0600
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY DATE: June 15, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE TIME: 6 AM
UPDATE: #1
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Friday, June 15 at 6 in the morning.
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.
Residents of Hawai‘i County who suffered damage or losses from the recent Kilauea volcanic
eruption and earthquakes, can now register for disaster assistance with the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The following is provided for your information:
A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), jointly operated by Hawaii County, the State of
Hawaii, and FEMA will open today, at 8 a.m.
The DRC is located at Kea‘au High School Gymnasium and will be open daily from 8:00
am to 8:00 pm.
People can register for assistance at the DRC, as well as having many of their questions
answered.
FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and state and county government
agencies will be present at the center.
For a list of the information you need to bring with you, or if you want to register
online, go to www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.
This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.