Eruption Information Update 09/14/14 At 8:00AM Incident: Eruption Information Update This is an Eruption and Lava Flow Information Update for Sunday September 14th at 8:00 AM. Daily helicopter over flights are continuing. The current assessment shows the surface lava flow continues towards the north and has advanced approximately 150 yards since yesterday. Presently the active edge of the surface flow is located approximately 0.2 miles from the northwest or upper corner of the Wao Kele Forest Reserve and Kaohe homesteads boundary. Currently the flow does not pose an immediate threat to area communities however residents of the Kaohe Subdivision are advised to continue to monitor the local radio broadcasts for further updates and for possible evacuation instructions if conditions change. Residents will be given adequate notice to safely evacuate should that be necessary. Personnel of the Civil Defense Office will be in the area of the Kaohe Homesteads today. There is no brushfire threat at this time and all burning is limited to the vegetation that is in direct contact with the flow. Smoke conditions may be moderate to heavy depending on wind conditions. During periods of heavy smoke conditions the department of Health and American Lung Association have provided the following recommendations: Remain indoors and limit or avoid outdoor activities. If possible close all windows and if available use air conditioners on a recirculation setting. If driving through areas of heavy smoke keep windows closed and if available use the air conditioner on the recirculation setting. If symptoms or discomforts increase to seek medical attention and leave the area. Residents in the subdivisions of Hawaiian Beaches and Hawaiian Paradise Park are advised that construction activities on the Railroad Avenue and Government Beach Road are continuing through the weekend and next week. These activities are to establish alternate road access in the event Highway 130 is affected by the lava flow. The public is reminded that the flow cannot be accessed and is not visible from any public areas. Access to the Kaohe Homesteads subdivision will be restricted and limited to subdivision residents only.
Posted on: Sun, 14 Sep 2014 20:13:31 +0000
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