(BIVN) – Government officials updated the Puna community on the ongoing lower East Rift Zone eruption of Kilauea on Tuesday night, during the weekly informational meeting in Pahoa.
In addition to the public question and answer session (video above), residents were given an update on the latest eruption activity from USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory deputy scientist-in-charge Steve Brantley.
Video by David Corrigan, recorded July 10, 2018.
When the meeting first began, Kahu Pi’ilani Ka’awalao led those gathered in an opening pule. Mayor Harry Kim also addressed the crowd.
Video by David Corrigan, recorded July 10, 2018.
The mayor’s executive assistant Roy Takemoto also gave the live, electronic poll another try. This time there were no technical difficulties, allowing the county to collect helpful data about the situation and the needs of the affected Puna community.
Video by David Corrigan, recorded July 10, 2018.
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STORY SUMMARY
PAHOA, Hawaii - The weekly public meeting on the ongoing eruption of Kilauea Volcano was held Tuesday night in Pahoa and featured a poll, a Q&A session, and an update from officials.