To protect residents in the area of ashfall from the Halemaumau eruption from breathing volcanic ash, free masks will be distributed as follows: Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 1:00 pm ...
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The Hawaii State Department of Health reports that the current eruption activity is producing dangerous Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) gas and other emissions that present hazards to health, especially for the elderly, ...
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May 6, 2018 The Hawaii Department of Health is warning consumers that no mask sold in stores provides protection from the extremely dangerous volcanic gases that are being released from ...
Read More Caution: Masks Sold in Stores do not protect from Extremely Dangerous Volcanic Gases
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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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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