East Rift Zone Eruption: WED 6/27 6AM

This is a Civil Defense Message for Wednesday, June 27 at 6:00 in the morning. 

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to be very active and is feeding a lava channel to the ocean at Kapoho. The flow is expanding south along the shoreline. Gas emissions from the fissure eruption and laze at the ocean entry continue to be very high. Currently, there is no immediate threat, but persons near the active flow should be prepared and heed warnings from Civil Defense. 

Due to frequent earthquakes, residents in the Volcano area are advised to monitor utility connections of gas, electricity, and water after earthquakes. 

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 is open daily from 8am to 8pm, and is located at the Keaau High School Gym. If you need a ride, buses run between the two shelters and the Disaster Recovery Center.
• The Disaster Recovery Center is staffed with representatives from FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and State and County agencies.

We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.

This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.

East Rift Zone Eruption: TUE 6/26 4PM

This is a Civil Defense Message for Tuesday, June 26 at 4:00 in the afternoon. 

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to be very active and is feeding a lava channel to the ocean at Kapoho. The flow is expanding south along the shoreline. Gas emissions from the fissure eruption and laze at the ocean entry continue to be very high. Currently, there is no immediate threat, but persons near the active flow should be prepared and heed warnings from Civil Defense. 

Due to frequent earthquakes, residents in the Volcano area are advised to monitor utility connections of gas, electricity, and water after earthquakes. 

Disaster assistance is available island-wide to individuals and businesses in Hawaii County that have been affected by the Kilauea eruption.

• You can register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (also referred to as FEMA) in-person by visiting the Disaster Recovery Center, by calling 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA), or online at disasterassistance.gov
• The Disaster Recovery Center is open daily from 8am to 8pm, and is located at the Keaau High School Gym. If you need a ride, buses run between the two shelters and the Disaster Recovery Center.
• The Disaster Recovery Center is staffed with representatives from FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and State and County agencies.
• For more resources on disaster recovery, please visit the county website. (http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-related/)

A community meeting at the Pahoa High School Cafeteria will be held tonight at 5 p. m.

We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.

This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.

East Rift Zone Eruption: TUE, 6/26, 11AM

This is a Civil Defense Message for Tuesday, June 26 at 11:00 in the morning. 

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to erupt with a full lava channel flowing to the ocean at Kapoho. A collapse explosion event at the Halemaumau Crater occurred yesterday afternoon around 5:00 p.m.  Residents in the Volcano area are advised to monitor utility connections of gas, electricity, and water after earthquakes. 

Gas emissions from the fissure eruption and at the ocean entry laze plumes continue to be very high. Currently, there is no immediate threat, but persons near the active flow should be prepared and heed warnings from Civil Defense. 

If you have not already reported your property damaged, destroyed or inaccessible, please visit the Disaster Recovery Center located at Keaau High School.

The Disaster Recovery Center is open daily from 8am – 8pm. Representatives from FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, State and County agencies, and nonprofit organizations are available to provide disaster assistance.

A community meeting at the Pahoa High School Cafeteria will be held today at 5 p. m.

We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.

This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.

East Rift Zone Eruption: TUE 6/26 6AM

This is a Civil Defense Message for Tuesday, June 26 at 6:00 in the morning. 

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to erupt with a full lava channel flowing to the ocean at Kapoho. Gas emissions from the fissure eruption and at the ocean entry laze plumes continue to be very high. Currently, there is no immediate threat, but persons near the active flow should be prepared and heed warnings from Civil Defense. 

To report your home or property damaged or destroyed, please call the Hawaii Real Property Tax Office at 961-8201. To report your home or property inaccessible due to lava isolation or mandatory evacuation, please call Civil Defense at 935-0031.

A community meeting at the Pahoa High School Cafeteria will be held today at 5 p.m.

We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.

This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.

Kilauea Summit Collapse/Explosion, Mon, 06/25/18, 5:03PM

This is a Civil Defense message for Monday, June 25, 2018 at 5:15 p.m.

The Hawaii Volcano Observatory reports that a collapse/explosion event at the Kilauea summit occurred at approximately 5:03 p.m. The energy released from the event is equivalent to a magnitude 5.3 on the Richter scale and did NOT cause a tsunami. The event resulted in a small plume made of mostly steam and little ash.

Residents in the Volcano area are advised to monitor utility connections of gas, electricity, and water after earthquakes.  

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports that the event did NOT cause a tsunami.

This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.

East Rift Zone Eruption: Mon, 6/25, 4PM - Update 2

This is a Civil Defense Message for Monday, June 25 at 4:00 in the afternoon. 

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to erupt with a full lava channel flowing to the ocean at Kapoho. Gas emissions from the fissure eruption and at the ocean entry laze plumes continue to be very high. Currently, there is no immediate threat, but persons near the active flow should be prepared and heed warnings from Civil Defense. 

On the eruption, the following is provided for your information:

• Total homes destroyed is 657.
• Area that has been covered by lava is 6,164 acres.

To report your home or property damaged or destroyed, please call the Hawaii Real Property Tax Office at 961-8201. To report your home or property inaccessible due to lava isolation or mandatory evacuation, please call Civil Defense at 935-0031.

Disaster assistance is available island-wide to individuals and businesses in Hawaii County that have been affected by the Kilauea eruption.

• You can register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (also referred to as FEMA) in-person by visiting the Disaster Recovery Center, by calling 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA), or online at disasterassistance.gov
• The Disaster Recovery Center is open daily from 8am to 8pm, and is located at the Keaau High School Gym. If you need a ride, buses will resume running between the two shelters and the Disaster Recovery Center between 7:30 am and 9:00 pm.
• The Disaster Recovery Center is staffed with representatives from FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and State and County agencies.
• For more resources on disaster recovery, please visit the county website. (http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-related/)

A community meeting at the Pahoa High School Cafeteria will be held tomorrow at 5 p.m.

We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.

This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.

East Rift Zone Eruption: Mon 6/25 6AM - Update 1

This is a Civil Defense Message for Monday, June 25 at 6:00 in the morning.  

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to erupt with a full channel flowing to the ocean at Kapoho. Currently, there is no immediate threat, but persons near the active flow should be prepared and heed warnings from Civil Defense.  

Due to frequent earthquake activity, residents in the Volcano area are advised to monitor utility connections of gas, electricity, and water after earthquakes.  

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 is open daily from 8am to 8pm, and is located at the Keaau High School Gym.

Tropic Care 2018 will provide free medical, dental and eye care today, June 25th, through Thursday, June 28th, at Kea’au High School between 8am and 5pm. Tropic Care is open to everyone, regardless of whether or not they are affected by the disaster.

We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.

This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.

East Rift Zone Eruption: Sun 6/24/18 6 PM - Update 2

This is a Civil Defense Message for Sunday, June 24 at 6:00 in the evening. 

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports an explosive event at Halemaumau Crater at 4:12 this afternoon. Fissure 8 continues to erupt with a full channel flowing to the ocean at Kapoho.  There is no immediate threat, but persons near the active flow should heed warnings from Civil Defense.  Due to frequent earthquake activity, residents in the Volcano area are advised to monitor utility connections of gas, electricity, and water after earthquakes. 

You may monitor vog and air quality conditions online using the Hawaii Interagency Vog Information Dashboard, linked on the Civil Defense website. (vog.ivhhn.org/)

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is open daily from 8am to 8pm, and is located at the Keaau High School Gym.

Tropic Care 2018 will resume providing free medical, dental, and eye care tomorrow.

We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.

This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.

Incident: Kilauea Summit Collapse/Explosion, Sunday, 06/24/18, 04:12pm

This is a Civil Defense message for Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 04:30 p.m.

The Hawaii Volcano Observatory reports that a collapse/explosion event occurred at approximately 04:12 p.m. The energy released from the event is equivalent to a magnitude 5.3 on the Richter scale and did NOT cause a tsunami.

The event resulted in a small ash plume mostly steam that may affect the surrounding areas. Wind may carry the ash plume to the southwest toward Wood Valley, Pahala and Ocean View. 

• The danger from this eruption is ash fallout.  The major response is to protect yourself from fallout.
• If you are at home, stay indoors with the windows closed.  Turn on your radio and listen for updates from authorities.
• If you are in your car, keep the windows closed.  Ash fallout may cause poor driving conditions, due to limited visibility and slippery driving conditions.  Drive with extreme caution, or pull over and park.  
• After the hazard has passed, do check your home, and especially your catchment system for any impact that may affect your water quality.

This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.

Kilauea Summit Collapse/Explosion: Sat, 6/23 4:45PM

This is a Civil Defense message for Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 4:45 p.m.

The Hawaii Volcano Observatory reports that a collapse/explosion event occurred at approximately 4:34 p.m. The energy released from the event is equivalent to a magnitude 5.3 on the Richter scale and did NOT cause a tsunami.

The event resulted in a small ash plume that may affect the surrounding areas. 

Repeat, there is NO tsunami threat.

We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.

This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.

East Rift Zone Eruption: Sat 6/23/18 4:30PM - Update 3

This is a Civil Defense Message for Saturday, June 23 at 4:30 in the afternoon. 

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to erupt with a full channel flowing to the ocean at Kapoho. Gas emissions from the fissure eruption and at the ocean entry laze plumes continue to be very high. Currently, there is no immediate threat, but persons near the active flow should be prepared and heed warnings from Civil Defense. 

Due to current volcanic activity, the following is provided for your information:

• Avoid the laze at the ocean entry. Health hazards of laze include lung damage, and eye and skin irritation.
• Monitor vog and air quality conditions online using the Hawaii Interagency Vog Information Dashboard, linked on the Civil Defense website. (vog.ivhhn.org/)
• Due to frequent earthquake activity, residents in the Volcano area are advised to monitor utility connections of gas, electricity and water after earthquakes. 

On the eruption, the following is provided for your information:

• Total homes destroyed is 637.
• Area that has been covered by lava is 6,144 acres.

Disaster assistance is available island-wide to individuals and businesses in Hawaii County that have been affected by the Kilauea eruption.

• You can register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (also referred to as FEMA) in-person by visiting the Disaster Recovery Center, by calling 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA), or online at disasterassistance.gov
• The Disaster Recovery Center is open daily from 8am to 8pm, and is located at the Keaau High School Gym.
• The Disaster Recovery Center is staffed with representatives from FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and State and County agencies.
• For more resources on disaster recovery, please visit the county website (http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-related/)

We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.

This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.

East Rift Zone Eruption: Sat 6/23/18, 12PM - Update 2

This is a Civil Defense Message for Saturday, June 23 at 12:00 noon. 

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to erupt with a full channel flowing to the ocean at Kapoho.  Currently, there is no immediate threat, but persons near the active flow should be prepared and heed warnings from Civil Defense. 

Many resources are available to individuals and businesses in Hawaii County that have been affected by the Kilauea eruption.

• You can register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (also referred to as FEMA) in-person by visiting the Disaster Recovery Center, by calling 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA), or online at disasterassistance.gov
• The Disaster Recovery Center is open daily from 8am to 8pm, and is located at the Keaau High School Gym.
• The Disaster Recovery Center is staffed with representatives from FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and State and County agencies.
• For more resources on disaster recovery, please visit the county website (http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-related/)

Free medical, dental and eye care is available today at “Tropic Care 2018” at Keaau High School between 8am and 5pm. A free legal clinic will also be held today from 9 am to 2:30 pm at Keaau High School. Tropic Care is open to everyone, regardless of whether or not they are affected by the Kilauea eruption.

We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.

This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.

East Rift Zone Eruption: Sat 6/23/18 6AM - Update 1

This is a Civil Defense Message for Saturday, June 23 at 6:00 in the morning. 

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to erupt with a full channel flowing to the ocean at Kapoho.  Currently, there is no immediate threat, but persons near the active flow should heed warnings from Civil Defense.  Due to frequent earthquake activity, residents in the Volcano area are advised to monitor utility connections of gas, electricity and water after earthquakes. 

You may monitor vog and air quality conditions online using the Hawaii Interagency Vog Information Dashboard, linked on the Civil Defense website. (vog.ivhhn.org/)

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is open daily from 8am to 8pm, and is located at the Keaau High School Gym.

Free medical, dental and eye care will be available today, June 23 at “Tropic Care 2018” at Kea’au High School between 8am and 5pm. Tropic Care will also hold a free legal clinic today only from 9 am to 2:30 pm. Tropic Care is open to everyone, regardless of whether or not they are affected by the Kilauea eruption.

We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.

This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.

East Rift Zone Eruption: Fri 6/22/18 4PM - Update 2

This is a Civil Defense Message for Friday, June 22 at 4:00 in the afternoon. 

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to erupt with a full channel flowing to the ocean at Kapoho.  Currently, there is no immediate threat, but persons near the active flow should heed warnings from Civil Defense. Trade winds are pushing vog to the southwest.

You may monitor vog and air quality conditions online using the Hawaii Interagency Vog Information Dashboard, linked on the Civil Defense website. (vog.ivhhn.org/)

Many resources are available to individuals, homeowner, renters, businesses, and nonprofits, who were affected by the Kilauea eruption disaster. 

• The Disaster Recover Center is a one-stop shop where you can go to register for disaster assistance and get help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Small Business Administration, State and County government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. 
• The Disaster Recovery Center is open daily from 8am to 8pm, and is located at the Keaau High School Gym.
• If you need a ride, buses run between the two shelters and the Disaster Recovery Center between 7:30 am and 9:00 pm.
• To learn more about disaster assistance from FEMA, please visit www.disasterassistance.gov.

Free medical, dental and eye care will be available today, June 22 and tomorrow, June 23 at “Tropic Care 2018” at Kea’au High School between 8am and 5pm. Tropic Care will also hold a free legal clinic tomorrow from 9 am to 2:30 pm. Tropic Care is open to everyone, regardless of whether or not they are affected by the Kilauea eruption.

We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.

This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.

Brushfire – Highway 190 now open, 3PM

This is a Civil Defense Message for Friday, June 22 at 3:00 in the afternoon.  

The Hawaii Police Department reports that Highway 190 near 18-mile marker Puuanahulu is now open. The Hawaii Fire Department continues fight the fire. Please drive with caution.

Motorists are encouraged to report any suspicious activity to Police Department.

This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.

Brushfire – Highway 190, 12:15PM

This is a Civil Defense Message for Friday, June 22 at 12:15 in the afternoon. 

The Hawaii County Fire Department reports that Highway 190 near 18-mile marker Puuanahulu is closed due to a brushfire.

Due to the fire, the following alternate routes are available:

• This situation will be monitored and you will be informed should conditions change.

This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.

East Rift Zone Eruption: FRI 6/22 6AM - Update 1

This is a Civil Defense Message for Friday, June 22 at 6:00 in the morning. 

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to erupt with a full channel flowing to the ocean at Kapoho.  There is no immediate threat at this time, persons near the eruption should be prepared and listen for Civil Defense updates. Trade winds are pushing vog to the southwest.

Residents of Hawai‘i County who suffered damage or losses from the recent Kilauea volcanic eruption and earthquakes, can register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The following is provided for your information:

• A Disaster Recovery Center or DRC, jointly operated by Hawaii County, the State of Hawaii, and FEMA is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and is located at the Keaau High School Gym.
• FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and state and county government agencies will be present at the center.
• If you need a ride, buses will be running between the two shelters and the DRC between 7:30 am and 9:00 pm. 

Free medical, dental and eye care will be available today, June 22 and tomorrow, June 23 at “Tropic Care 2018” at Kea’au High School between 8am and 5pm. Free breakfast and lunch will be available for children. Tropic Care is open to everyone, regardless of whether or not they are affected by the Kilauea eruption.

We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.

This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.

East Rift Zone Eruption: Thur 6/21 5PM - Update 3

This is a Civil Defense Message for Thursday, June 21 at 5:00 in the afternoon. 

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to erupt with a full channel flowing to the ocean at Kapoho. Trade winds are pushing vog to the southwest.

Due to the current volcanic activity, the following policy is in effect:

• Highway 130 from Pahoa to Kalapana Road is open only to residents with official credentials.

Residents of Hawai‘i County who suffered damage or losses from the recent Kilauea volcanic eruption and earthquakes, can register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The following is provided for your information:

• A Disaster Recovery Center or DRC, jointly operated by Hawaii County, the State of Hawaii, and FEMA is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and is located at the Keaau High School Gym.
• FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and state and county government agencies will be present at the center.
• If you need a ride, buses will be running between the two shelters and the DRC between 7:30 am and 9:00 pm. 

Free medical, dental and eye care will be available tomorrow, June 22 and Saturday, June 23 at “Tropic Care 2018” at Kea’au High School between 8am and 5pm. Free breakfast and lunch will be available for children. Tropic Care is open to everyone, regardless of whether or not they are affected by the Kilauea eruption.

We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.

This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.

East Rift Zone Eruption: THUR, 6/21/18, 4PM - Update 2

This is a Civil Defense Message for Thursday, June 21 at 4:00 in the afternoon. 

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to erupt with a full channel flowing to the ocean at Kapoho. Trade winds are pushing vog to the southwest.

Due to the current volcanic activity, the following policies are in effect:

• Highway 130 from Pahoa to Kalapana Road is open only to residents with official credentials.
• Pahoa-Kapoho Road between Highway 130 and Nanawale Boulevard is only open to residents with official credentials.

Residents of Hawai‘i County who suffered damage or losses from the recent Kilauea volcanic eruption and earthquakes, can register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The following is provided for your information:

• A Disaster Recovery Center or DRC, jointly operated by Hawaii County, the State of Hawaii, and FEMA is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and is located at the Keaau High School Gym.
• FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and state and county government agencies will be present at the center.
• If you need a ride, buses will be running between the two shelters and the DRC between 7:30 am and 9:00 pm. 

Free medical, dental and eye care will be available tomorrow, June 22 and Saturday, June 23 at “Tropic Care 2018” at Kea’au High School between 8am and 5pm. Free breakfast and lunch will be available for children. Tropic Care is open to everyone, regardless of whether or not they are affected by the Kilauea eruption.

We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.

This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.

Halemaumau Gas Explosion – No Tsunami Threat - Thur, 06/21 1:30PM

This is a Civil Defense message for Thursday, June 21 at 1:30 p.m.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports that a gas explosion that occurred at approximately 1:13 p.m. caused a blast wave that was NOT large enough to cause a tsunami for the Island of Hawaii.  There is NO tsunami threat for the island of Hawaii.

Preliminary data indicates that the blast wave measuring a magnitude 5.3 was centered in the summit region of Kilauea.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the gas explosion at the Kilauea Summit resulted in a small ash plume and may affect the surrounding areas.  

Again, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports the blast wave that occurred at approximately
1:13 p.m. was NOT large enough to cause a tsunami for the island of Hawaii.  NO tsunami threat.

If any additional information becomes available, this station will be notified.  Thank you for listening.  This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.