Civil Defense Message in Hawaii County
⚠️ CIVIL DEFENSE: ASHFALL INFORMATION STATEMENT | KILAUEA: HAWAII COUNTY This is a Civil Defense message for Tuesday 08-25-2026 at 12:17 PM. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports Kilauea Volcano Eruption Episode 54 began at 08-25-2026 10:30 AM at Kilauea Summit. Elevated gas levels, ash, and tephra - fine glass particles that may irritate the skin, eyes, and respiratory system is present in the area and downwind of the eruption. Trade winds are forecast to carry ashfall southwest into the Ka`u Desert, and away from nearby communities. On roadways, beware of tephra, which may reduce visibility and increase traffic congestion. Take necessary precautions to limit your exposure. There are no other threats to the community at this time. This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency. Are you getting tephra or ashfall? If so, report it here. Click here for Guidance for Volcanic Tephra Fall. For more information, please visit the County of Hawaii Hazard Impact Map 📡 Source: noreply@everbridge.net 🔍 More Info: sshsearch.com 📧 Report Updates: sshreport.com #hawaii #civildefense #emergency #alert