Thursday, September 4, 2014

Hawaii Mayor Declares State of Emergency as Lava Advances

According to this recent article by the Hawaii-Tribune Herald, Hawaii mayor Billy Kenoi has issued a state of emergency on the Big Island in response to the recent lava flows creeping towards homes on the southeastern side of the island. The flow is estimated to reach Kaohe, a neighborhood of roughly 40 homes southwest of Pahoa, in about 5-7 days based on its current average advancement rate of 820 feet per day, according to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. The flow is about 0.8 miles from Kaohe, and HVO has upgraded the flow’s threat level from a watch to a warning. “We are taking this step to ensure our residents have time to prepare their families, their pets, and their livestock for a safe and orderly evacuation from Kaohe in the event the flow continues to advance." Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira said the declaration allows the county to restrict access in Kaohe to residents and property owners only.



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