Hawaii County Civil Defense interactive map of roadblocks, subdivisions, and eruption fissures: hawaii247.com/lavamap
USGS Resources related to the 2018 Kilauea Lower East Rift Zone eruption and Summit Activity
KÄ«lauea Eruption Information Resources: www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-related/
Crowdsourced Kilauea Eruption lavaflow map here.
Livestream webcam of Kilauea summit here.
EPA gas monitor data to www.epa.gov/kilaueaairdata.
Kilauea Eruption Update
This is a Civil Defense Message for 6 p.m., Friday, June 15, 2018.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the eruption activity continues at Fissure 8 in the lower East Rift Zone.  Lava is entering the ocean at Kapoho Bay and producing a large laze plume. An explosive event at the Kilauea summit earlier today produced an ash plume that rose up to 10,000 feet and dispersed. The National Weather Service reports heavy vog is blanketing the interior and southern parts of the island, impacting Hilo and wrapping around to Kona through the weekend.
Due to the hazardous air quality conditions, the following guidance is given.
- Do continue to be on the alert for air quality conditions around you. Limit outside activities and stay indoors if you have breathing issues.
- You can monitor the latest air quality measurements through the University of Hawaii’s Vog Measurement and Prediction Project, (http://mkwc.ifa.hawaii.edu/vmap/)
Residents of Hawai‘i County who suffered damage or losses from the recent Kilauea volcanic eruption and earthquakes, can now register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The following is provided for your information:
- The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is open daily from 8am to 8pm, and is located at the Keaau High School Gym.
- Shuttle buses will be running between the two shelters and the DRC from 7:30 am to 9 pm.
- The shuttles run every 20 minutes from the Keaau Armory, and every hour from the Pahoa Community Center shelter. The full bus schedule is listed below.
- For a list of the information you need to bring with you to the DRC, or if you want to register online, go to www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
The Pahoa Post Office is open during normal business hours with temporary Sunday hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for mail and package distribution only for residents in the affected areas. No retail services on Sunday.
For your safety, heed warnings from Civil Defense officials and stay alert.
Ocean entry laze
Due to the lava entry at the ocean, the following policies are in effect:
- Access to the area is prohibited due to the laze hazard.
- Stay away from any ocean plume since it can change direction without warning.
- The U.S. Coast Guard is actively monitoring the ocean entry area and enforcing a 300-meter standoff zone. Only permitted tour boats are allowed in the area.
- Health hazards of laze include lung, eye and skin irritation.
- Be aware that the laze plume travels with the wind and can change direction without warning.
Get the latest Vog Predictions here: http://mkwc.ifa.hawaii.edu/vmap/
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) and Vog
Volcanic gas emissions remain elevated throughout the area downwind of the vents in lower Puna.
- Severe conditions may exist such as choking and inability to breathe.
- Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) gas from fissures are especially dangerous for elderly, children/babies and people with respiratory problems.
County, State, and Federal partners continue to monitor the situation. You will be informed of any conditions that affect your safety.
Monitor vog levels and forecasts: People on Hawaii Island outside the area of volcanic activity are also advised to monitor levels of vog at https://vog.ivhhn.org
The residents of Puna are going through a very difficult time. We ask for your help and understanding.
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