HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-29 Eruption Update for 0600AM -- corrects update to 6-29-18 bulletin
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY DATE: June 29, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE TIME: 6:00 AM
UPDATE: #1
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Friday, June 29 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 producing a broad ocean
entry along the shoreline, and is also oozing fresh lava at Kapoho Beach Lots. Gas
emissions from the fissure eruption and laze at the ocean entry continue to be very
high. The National Weather Service reports trade winds will push vog to the south and
west side of the island.
Due to volcanic activity, the following polices are in effect:
Due to active lava near houses in Kapoho, access by residents is not allowed.
Due to frequent earthquakes, residents in the Volcano area are advised to monitor
utility connections of gas, electricity, and water after earthquakes.
Under Emergency Provisions, any looting or vandalism during an emergency is
treated as a felony.
Law enforcement agencies are enforcing the Federal Aviation Administration’s
Temporary Flight Restriction. No aircraft or drone activity is allowed within the
Temporary Flight Restriction.
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.
For more resources to help you recover from this disaster, please visit the Civil
Defense website (http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-related/)
We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.
This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.