The Hawaii County (Big Island of Hawaii) Civil Defense has raised their lava threat level for Puna residents from a lava watch to a lava warning. A lava warning is the highest alert level, meaning that a hazard eruption is imminent, underway or suspected. Less than one mile away from the Kaohe Homestead subdivision a lava flow is threatening to not only destroy homes but also to potentially cut off the only access point for residents of the neighborhood. Civil defense officials are encouraging residents to review their evacuation and emergency plans, though did state that as of Wednesday afternoon, the flow posed no imminent threat to the area.
The evacuation of area livestock has already started. It is estimated that there are tens of thousands of animals that might need to move. Sidney Singer of the Good Shepherd Foundation in Puna stated that all owners of livestock and pets should begin making plans now to find refuge for them. The Civil defense will hold another meeting at 6:30 PM on Thursday at Pahoa High School to update residents. Interested parties may also go to hvo.wr.usgs.gov or to hawaiicounty.gov/active-alerts for additional and updated information.
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 9-4-2014, www.staradvertiser.com
Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Principal Broker, REALTOR®
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Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Principal Broker, REALTOR®
Global Executive Realty, LLC
www.myhawaiihomesearch.com
www.myhawaiicondo.com
www.myhawaiidreamhome.com
