FEMA: Latest update on Kilauea
May 22nd, 2018Situation Moderate-level eruption of lava continues from multiple points along the northeast end of the active fissure system and additional outbreaks of lava are possible.
Ground deformation has slowed and seismicity levels have decreased.
Lava is entering the ocean just north of MacKenzie State Park and producing laze (an acidic plume of hydrochloric acid gas, steam, and tiny volcanic glass particles).
USCG has issued a Notice to Mariners establishing a safety zone 300 meters in all directions around all entry points of lava into the ocean – all vessels are to remain clear of this zone.
USGS Volcano Alert Level: WARNING; Aviation Color Code: RED
Impacts
• Injuries / Fatalities: 4 injuries / 0 fatalities
• Evacuations: Mandatory for 2k residents; a community of 40 homes isolated by lava flow was evacuated over the weekend
• Shelters: 5 / 139 (+21) (ARC Midnight Shelter Count, 7:17 a.m. EDT)
• Damage: 40 structures (27 homes)
• Transportation: FAA Temporary Flight Restriction in effect through May 26
State / Local Response
• HI EOC at Partial Activation (days only)
• Governor declared a State of Emergency and activated HI National Guard FEMA Response
• Region IX: LNO demobilized from HI EOC; RWC and Pacific Area Watch at Steady State
• National IMAT East-1 (with elements of National East-2), and Bothell MERS deployed to HI
• NWC continues to monitor