06-23-2021, 02:10 AM
There does seem to be a bit of "urgency" in the article:
"The column suggested packing “go” bags containing essential items, including important documents such as a birth certificate, deeds, legal papers and medications, in case of an evacuation order.
HVO said preparation was especially important for those on the west side of the island because flows from Mauna Loa’s Southwest Rift Zone flows can reach — and have reached — populated areas in a matter of hours.
Also in March state lawmakers formally requested that the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency develop an evacuation plan for Hawaii County in the event of an eruption of Mauna Loa."
"The column suggested packing “go” bags containing essential items, including important documents such as a birth certificate, deeds, legal papers and medications, in case of an evacuation order.
HVO said preparation was especially important for those on the west side of the island because flows from Mauna Loa’s Southwest Rift Zone flows can reach — and have reached — populated areas in a matter of hours.
Also in March state lawmakers formally requested that the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency develop an evacuation plan for Hawaii County in the event of an eruption of Mauna Loa."