HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-02 Eruption Update for 0600
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY DATE: July 2, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE TIME: 6:00 AM
UPDATE: #1
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense Message for Monday, July 2 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. Fissure 22 is also active and producing a short flow. 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.
Highway 130 will re-open to all traffic beginning at 8:00 AM tomorrow, July 3.
Kamaili Road will be open to residents only
Highway 137 will be open from Highway 130 north to Opihikao road
McKenzie State Recreation Area and the new lava flow areas remain closed
Vacation Rentals as well as all businesses in the Kalapana area can resume normal
operations
There is no immediate danger, but persons in the area are reminded to be on the alert
for changing conditions and to monitor Civil Defense messages
The emergency alert warning sirens will be tested today at 11:45 am. This is the normal monthly test
of the emergency alert warning sirens.
We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.
This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.