Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency

 

Hawaii Island eruption leads to evacuation of Leilani Estates

May 3, 2018

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HAWAII ISLAND — Hawaii County Civil Defense has called for an evacuation of all residents of the Leilani Estates subdivision on Hawaii Island as a result of steam and lava emissions in the area of Mohala Street.

The intersection of Highway 132 and Pohoiki Road had been closed to allow evacuations to proceed.

The Pahoa Regional Community Center near the new Pahoa Regional Park is open as a shelter. Evacuating residents should bring emergency evacuation supplies, including food, medicines, and items necessary for personal comfort, if possible.

Puna Geothermal Venture has begun executing its emergency plan and is commencing shutdown procedures.

Hawaii County Civil Defense, police, fire, and partners continue to assist evacuation efforts and monitor the situation. Addition information will be provided as available.

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Richard Rapoza, Public Information Officer
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808-392-0780
 

Arlina Agbayani, Public Relations Officer
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808-620-5423
 

Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
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