Gov. David Ige has issued an emergency proclamation for the ongoing Mauna Loa eruption.

What You Need To Know

  • The disaster relief period was established Monday evening and will remain in effect through Jan. 27, 2023, unless terminated or superseded by separate proclamation

  • The eruption began on Sunday and was initially confined to the Mokuaweoweo summit caldera

  • The eruption also released volcanic gasses and an ash plume that prompted the National Weather Service to issue an ashfall advisory for the Hawaii County

  • Flights to Hawaii Island resumed their normal schedule on Tuesday

“We’re thankful the lava flow is not affecting residential areas at this time, allowing schools and businesses to remain open,” Ige said. “I’m issuing this emergency proclamation now to allow responders to respond quickly or limit access, if necessary, as the eruption continues.

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The disaster relief period was established Monday evening and will remain in effect through Jan. 27, 2023, unless terminated or superseded by separate proclamation. 
The eruption began on Sunday and was initially confined to the Mokuaweoweo summit caldera. It has since migrated from the summit area to the Northeast Rift Zone and is feeding several branching flows.


The eruption also released volcanic gasses and an ash plume that prompted the National Weather Service to issue an ashfall advisory for the Hawaii County. 


Flights to Hawaii Island resumed their normal schedule on Tuesday and Ige encouraged visitors to go about their planned activities
“Hawaii Island is open to visitors, and it is safe to view the volcano from a distance,” said Gov. Ige. “Please respect our community and avoid closed areas, residential neighborhoods, and no parking zones.”

Michael Tsai  covers local and state politics for Spectrum News Hawaii.