2018-07-19 Eruption Update for 4PM

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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY MEDIA UPDATE Date: July 19, 2018 Time: 1600 Radio Frequency: Update: 2 Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption This is a Civil Defense message for Thursday, July 19 at 4:00 in the afternoon. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that eruption activity continues from Fissure 8 into the perched channel, supplying lava flows to the ocean at Ahalanui. Lava is entering the ocean and producing a large laze plume. The southern margin of the flow is 0.3 miles from Isaac Hale/Pohoiki boat ramp. There will be a community meeting for the Ka’u District at the Pahala Community Center at 6 this evening to discuss the ongoing event at Kilauea. The following policies remain in effect:  When driving, be alert for cracks and damage to roadways from earthquakes.  Check all utility connections of water, gas, and electricity for potential damage from earthquake activity.  Do not access the active flow field due to extreme hazard. Be aware that channel overflows 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 Saturdays. If you need a ride, buses run between the two shelters and the Disaster Recovery Center.  Visit www.DisasterAssistance.gov for a list of information to bring to the DRC, or to register online.  Access placards are available at the Civil Defense office located at 920 Ululani Street in Hilo.  The latest air quality measurements from the University of Hawaii’s Vog Measurement and Prediction Project can be found here: http://mkwc.ifa.hawaii.edu/vmap/ We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety. This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.