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UPDATE: Minor coastal flooding along low-lying Big Island shorelines remains a threat
The National Weather Service has extended the coastal flood statement it issued during the weekend through Thursday afternoon during times of high tide.
No tsunami threat to Hawai‘i following Central America earthquake
The 6.6 magnitude quake hit south of Boca, Chica, Panama at 12:23 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time.
Annual Tsunami Drill to Take Place at Hilo Airport
The Hilo International Airport (ITO) will host the state’s annual tsunami evacuation exercise next week
Magic Sands Closed After Shark Sighting
Hawai‘i Civil Defense announced Magic Sands Beach in Kona is closed as of 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, due to a confirmed shark sighting.
Civil Defense Seeking Reports of Damage Caused by Storm
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense is seeking reports of damage caused by this recent winter storm incident.
Warning Siren Test Scheduled for Jan. 2
The state’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, at 11:45 a.m.
Hawai‘i Attorney to Discuss Lloyd’s Lawsuits
The attorney will discuss the bad faith related to those who have received payments, claims not yet paid and objectionable damage assessments/estimates.
Warning Siren Test Scheduled for Nov. 1
Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 1.
Waiakeawaena Elementary School Closed
The Department of Education reports school is closed Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, for the Waikeawaena Elementary School until further notice.
HVO: Kīlauea Reactivation Unlikely in Near-Term
Observations of Kīlauea and the East Rift Zone indicate that resumption of eruption or summit collapse is unlikely in the near-term.
VOLCANO WATCH: Seismic Array Will Aid in Understanding Kīlauea’s Magma Transport
Kīlauea Volcano’s 2018 eruption and summit collapse provided a rare opportunity to study dynamic eruptive processes beneath and at the surface of the volcano.
Puna District Transitions to Recovery Phase
Hawai‘i County officials informed residents during the last scheduled Puna Community Meeting that response efforts have begun the transition to recovery.
Lava Continues to Fill Fissure 8 Cone
Weakly active lava continues to fill the Fissure 8 cone with no lava extending outside the walls of the cone and no flows heading down the spillway.
Activity Resurges at Fissure 8 Cone
Yesterday afternoon and early evening, spattering was observed in the Fissure 8 cone.
PHOTOS, VIDEOS: Lull or End of Kīlauea Activity?
Seismic and volcanic activity have diminished greatly. No incandescence was visible in Fissure 8; no lava is entering the ocean.
PHOTOS: Officials Begin to Plot Course for HVNP Reopening
Although volcanic activity has subsided, park scientists are not ready to say this is over; park officials base their decisions about reopening on science.
HI-EMA Announces New Executive Officer
Luke P. Meyers has joined the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) as executive officer, announced HI-EMA Administrator Tom Travis.
‘Bad Faith’ and ‘Lava Exclusion’ Presentation to Be Held for Puna Residents
Attorney Jeffrey E. Foster will offer a free presentation and question-and-answer session for Puna residents on Aug. 23 regarding Lloyd’s of London litigation.
UPDATE: Eruption Paused or Pau? Puna Residents Continue Life in Limbo
Emergency officials answered questions posed by the community during the Puna meeting at the Pāhoa High School Cafeteria on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018.
FEMA Deadline Extended for Kīlauea Victims
The FEMA registration deadline for Hawai‘i County residents to apply for assistance for losses resulting from the Kīlauea eruptions and earthquakes is Sept.12.
