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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 activity in the area of Leilani Estates has resulted in...
Read More Volcanic gas presents serious health hazardsMay 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 Hawaii Island assisting in emergency management efforts, after being activated...
Read More Hawaii National Guard activated to support Big Island volcano responseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2018 2018-0504A HAWAII ISLAND — Hawaii County police, fire, and county agencies, along with the National Guard and partners, continue to assist with an evacuation of the Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens subdivisions in the...
Read More High levels of dangerous gas detected in area of volcanic activity18-05-03 Lava Emergency Proclamation [caption id="attachment_3097" align="alignnone" width="791"] Gov. David Ige signed an emergency proclamation Thursday evening, after a lava flow emerged at the Leilani Estates residential subdivision.[/caption]
Read More Governor Ige signs emergency proclamation for Hawaii County in wake of volcanic eruptionHILO, HI: May 3, 2018 - The American Red Cross has opened a second shelter for residents evacuated from their homes due to the Kilauea lava threat at the Keaau Community Center (16-186 Pili Mua St, Keaau, HI 96749) The...
Read More Second Red Cross shelter open for residents affected by Kilauea lava threat