Hawaii County Civil Defense interactive map of roadblocks, subdivisions, and eruption fissures: hawaii247.com/lavamap
Time-lapse movie of Kilauea’s Lower East Rift Zone in Puna. The camera is positioned near Kapoho looking Northwest. From left to right on the horizon, one can see PuÊ»u ʻŌʻŠvent near the left edge of the image, the gas plume from HalemaÊ»umaÊ»u crater (when clear enough), with Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea farther to the right. May 5-10, 2018. Images courtesy of USGS/HVO
Hawaii County Civil Defense 6 p.m. audio message
This is a Civil Defense Message for 6 p.m., Thursday, May 10, 2018.
Eruption update:
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) confirmed volcanic activity has paused at all 15 fissures. Hazardous fumes continue to be released. Due to a forecast of decreasing tradewinds, residents are advised to monitor their sensitivity to increased levels of sulfur dioxide (SO2) in the latter part of the week.
- 15 FISSURES EMERGED
- 116.57 ACRES COVERED BY LAVA
- 36 STRUCTURES DESTROYED
Visit the Hawaii County Civil Defense eruption map: https://hawaii247.com/lavamap
Evacuation Update:
- Conditions permitting, Leilani Estates residents will be allowed to check on their property from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day until further notice. Be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice.
- Civil Defense Recovery Information and Assistance Center (RIAC) at the Sacred Hearts Church in PÄhoa, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Road Status Update:
- Highway 130 is closed between Malama Street and Kamaili Road.
- Pohoiki Road is closed from Highway 132 to 137.
- No access is allowed at this time for residents of Lanipuna Gardens due to dangerous volcanic gases.
Service/Utilities/Agency Update:
- Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) has completed the removal of all pentane gas offsite as of 3:15 a.m. this morning to Shipman Industrial Park.
- The Kalapana Transfer Station is closed until further notice. The PÄhoa Transfer Station on Apaa Street is open 7 days a week, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Hawai‘i Electric Light reminds residents to treat all downed lines as live. Under no circumstances are you to approach or touch downed lines.
- Emergency water restrictions for the Pohoiki, Vacationland and Kapoho area are still in effect while personnel work to restore service. Water spigots installed near the entrance of Lava Tree State Park and a water tanker in Vacationland are still available for the public to access.
- United States Postal Service announced that evacuated residents can pick up their mail at the PÄhoa Post Office.
- The Hawai‘i County Police Department and the Prosecutor’s Office have established a policy of zero tolerance towards looting or vandalism. Under Emergency Provisions, any looting or vandalism will be treated as a felony.
- Contact the Humane Society for animal information.
Community Message/Alerts:
- Community meeting 5:30 p.m. tonight (May 10) in the PÄhoa High School Cafeteria. The meeting will be broadcast by Naleo.tv
- Hawai‘i Academy of Arts and Sciences is closed for the rest of the week.
- The evacuated residents are going through a very difficult time. We ask for your help and understanding.
- County, State, and Federal partners continue to monitor the situation. You will be informed of any conditions that affect your safety.
Time-lapse thermal image movie of Halemaumau Overlook Vent. May 3-10, 2018. Images courtesy of USGS/HVO
Time-lapse movie of Halemaumau Overlook Vent. May 3-10, 2018. Images courtesy of USGS/HVO
Time-lapse movie of Halemaʻumaʻu Overlook Vent from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. May 3-10, 2018. Images courtesy of USGS/HVO
Time-lapse movie of KÄ«lauea Caldera from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. May 3-10, 2018. Images courtesy of USGS/HVO
Time-lapse movie from images gathered from a temporary thermal camera looking into Pu’u ‘O’o Crater. The temperature scale is in degrees Celsius up to a maximum of 500 Celsius (932 Fahrenheit) for this camera model, and scales based on the maximum and minimum temperatures within the frame. Thick fume, image pixel size and other factors often result in image temperatures being lower than actual surface temperatures. May 3-10, 2018. Images courtesy of USGS/HVO
May 9, 2018 Leilani Eruption Aerials from Mick Kalber on Vimeo.
Video courtesy of Tropical Visions Video with air transportation by Paradise Helicopters.
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