Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported an explosive event happened at Halemaumau Crater at 10:22 this morning. The explosion had the energy of a 5.3 magnitude earthquake. Fissure 8 in the lower East Rift Zone remains very active with 170 foot tall lava fountains. This activity means volcanic gas emissions remain very high. Winds are expected to continue to bring vog to the central, southern and western parts of Hawaii Island.
Due to the hazardous air quality conditions, the following guidance is given.
• Continue to be alert and aware of the air quality conditions around you. Limit outside activities and if you have breathing problems please stay indoors.
• Areas downwind of Kilauea will be affected by ash. This includes Volcano and Kau.
Residents of Hawai‘i County who suffered damage or losses from the recent eruption and earthquakes, can now register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The following is provided for your information:
• The Disaster Recovery Center or DRC, is open daily from 8am to 8pm, and is located at the Keaau High School Gym.
• Please note this change: shuttle buses will be running between the two shelters and the DRC from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm.
• The shuttles run every 20 minutes from the Keaau Armory, and every hour from the Pahoa Community Center shelter. The full bus schedule can be found on our Civil Defense Website at HawaiiCounty.gov/Active-Alerts.
• For a list of the information you need to bring with you to the DRC, or if you want to register online, go to www.DisasterAssistance.gov.