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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY
MEDIA UPDATE Date: July 16, 2018
Time: 1600
Radio Frequency:
Update: 3
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense message for Monday, July 16 at 4:00 in the afternoon.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to erupt lava into
the perched channel heading northeast from the vent toward Kapoho. The southern
edge of the flow has stalled about 0.6 miles from Isaac Hale Park, and lava continues to
ooze into the ocean near Ahalanui. Explosions were reported from the ocean entry this
morning, with at least one being quite strong. No other fissures are active.
The following policies remain in effect:
Do not access the active flow field due to extreme hazard. Be aware that
spill overs of the flow channel and other breakouts are possible on the active flow
field.
The ocean entry continues to produce a “laze” plume. Take precautions and stay
out of the plume to avoid exposure to hydrochloric acid and glass particles, which
can irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs.
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, located at the Keaau High School Gym, is open
daily from 8am to 6pm weekdays and 8am to 4pm on weekends (closed this
Sunday, July 22). If you need a ride, buses run between the two shelters and the
Disaster Recovery Center.
Placards are available at the Civil Defense office located at 920 Ululani Street in
Hilo.
We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.
This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.