HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-27 Eruption Update for 0600 (2)
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY DATE: June 27, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE TIME: 6AM
UPDATE: #1
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Wednesday, June 27 at 6:00 in the morning.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to be very active and is feeding a lava
channel to the ocean at Kapoho. The flow is expanding south along the shoreline. Gas emissions from
the fissure eruption and laze at the ocean entry continue to be very high. Currently, there is no
immediate threat, but persons near the active flow should be prepared and heed warnings from Civil
Defense.
Due to frequent earthquakes, residents in the Volcano area are advised to monitor utility connections
of gas, electricity, and water after earthquakes.
Disaster assistance is available island-wide to individuals and businesses in Hawaii County that have
been affected by the Kilauea eruption.
The Disaster Recovery Center is open daily from 8am to 8pm, and is located at the Keaau
High School Gym. If you need a ride, buses run between the two shelters and the Disaster
Recovery Center.
The Disaster Recovery Center is staffed with representatives from FEMA, the U.S. Small
Business Administration, and State and County agencies.
We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.
This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.