Residents who are at risk of lava flows from Mauna Loa have been asked by emergency officials to begin reviewing emergency plans. FOX13
Ashfall Advisories have been issued in Hawaii after Mauna Loa erupted on Sunday night.
The USGS said the HVO has been in close contact with emergency officials and is monitoring Mauna Loa. An aerial reconnaissance mission will be conducted to monitor Mauna Loa's eruption further and assess other hazards.The HVO had also increased the alert level for volcanic activity on Mauna Loa from "Advisory" to "Warning" when the eruption began on Sunday night, according to the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.
Residents who are at risk of lava flows from Mauna Loa have been asked by emergency officials to begin reviewing emergency plans and to refer to Hawaii County's civil defense for further guidance and other important information regarding the eruption.
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