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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY
MEDIA UPDATE Date: August 1, 2018
Time: 1600
Radio Frequency:
Update: 2
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense message for Wednesday, August 1 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. The lava channel level was low
and there were no reported overflows 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. 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.
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.
We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.
This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.