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Increased activity for Kilauea Volcano has been reported. As officials continue to monitor the situation, please take this time to have a plan in place, for yourself, your family, and your pets, should an eruption occur. Below is a Go-Bag checklist and links to official resources to help you stay up to date and prepare.

County of Hawai‘i, Civil Defense: http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/active-alerts/

Sign up for Emergency Notifications from Civil Defense: https://countyofhawaii.bbcportal.com

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO): https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/

Sign up for alerts from USGS: http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vns/

Excellent Resource for Creating an Emergency Plan: https://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan

Bottom line, be prepared. Know what your plan is, and make sure your friends and neighbors have a plan in place, too.

Stumbled upon a video from Big Island Television on the 1960 Kapoho eruption. Worth checking out.