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Update from Hawaii County Civil Defense

Posted on May 11, 2018 in 2018 Kilauea Eruption, Declared Disasters, Information and News Releases, Main

Civil Defense message for Friday, May 11th at 11:00 AM As a precautionary measure, residents of Lower Puna, between Kapoho and Kalapana, are advised to be on the alert in ...
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Know what to do in case of an ashfall

Posted on May 11, 2018 in 2018 Kilauea Eruption, Declared Disasters, Information and News Releases, Main

Volcanic activity in Kilauea crater could result in an explosion that sends an ash plume into the atmosphere. If you’re in the area, know what to do in case of ...
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Supplementary Proclamation on Puna District lava flows

Posted on May 10, 2018 in 2018 - Eruption, 2018 Kilauea Eruption, Declared Disasters, Emergency Proclamations, Main

18-05-09 Supplemental Emergency Proclamation for 2018 Kilauea Eruption

Volcanic gas presents serious health hazards

Posted on May 4, 2018 in 2018 Kilauea Eruption, Declared Disasters, Information and News Releases, Main, News Stories

May 4, 2018 2018-004C HONOLULU — While many people associate volcanoes with large plumes of smoke or ash and spectacular lava fountains, volcanic eruptions also produce toxic gasses. The recent ...
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Hawaii National Guard activated to support Big Island volcano response

Posted on May 4, 2018 in 2018 Kilauea Eruption, Information and News Releases, Main, News Stories

May 4, 2018 2018-004B Hawaii National Guard activated to support Big Island volcano response HAWAII ISLAND — About 70 Soldiers and Airmen of the Hawaii National Guard (HING) are on ...
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