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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY
MEDIA UPDATE Date: July 31, 2018
Time: 1600
Radio Frequency:
Update: 2
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense message for Tuesday, July 31 at 4:00 in the afternoon.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that earthquakes continue at Kilauea
summit and fissure 8 continues to erupt lava into the perched channel, sending flows to
the ocean at Ahalanui and creating a large laze plume. No overflows were reported this
morning. The margin of the flow at the ocean entry has not advanced and remains
approximately 500 feet from the Pohoiki boat ramp.
State Highways reports no new cracks on Highway 11 after the 8:00 am collapse event
at Halemaumau crater. Between mile marker 28 and 32, motorists are advised to stay
on the pavement, be alert for changing roadway conditions, and drive with caution.
Motorcyclists and bicyclists should proceed with extreme caution.
**Reminder: There will not be a test of the Outdoor Warning Siren System for the month
of August. Testing will resume Tuesday, September 4, 2018.**
The following guidelines remain in effect:
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 has moved and is now at the Pahoa Community
Center, located at 15-3022 Kauhale St., Pahoa. Hours of operation are 8 am to 6
pm weekdays and 8 am to 4 pm on Saturdays.
Access 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.