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ABOVE: The question and answer segment from Tuesday night's public meeting in Pahoa. Video by David Corrigan

VIDEO: Volcanic Eruption Public Meeting Held In Pahoa
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by Big Island Video News
on Jul 11, 2018 at 8:36 am

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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.

(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.


Filed Under: Video Report Tagged With: Harry Kim, Kilauea, lava, Pahoa, Piilani Kaawaloa, Steve Brantley, Talmadge Magno

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