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As volcanic eruptions spew toxic gas into the air, some residents of Hawaii's Big Island are frantically searching for masks for protection.

But the Hawaii Department of Health says "no commercial mask sold in stores" would actually do residents any good.
"I'm just worried about, you know, the air quality," resident Clayton Thomas told CNN affiliate KHNL/KGMB. He wanted to get a mask for his nephew, who has asthma, but went to five different stores with no luck.


New crack from Hawaii volcano is spewing lava near geothermal plant
By Sunday afternoon, 17 volcanic fissures had opened, pouring lava into the area, according to the Hawaii County Civil Defense Emergency System. And one of the biggest health and safety concerns is the sulfur dioxide in the "vog," or volcanic smog, coming from the vents.
At high concentrations, vog can cause headaches and irritation to the lungs and eyes, according to the University of Hawaii at Hilo. It can induce asthma attacks and cause shortness of breath or other respiratory problems.
That's why Myke Metcalf sold out of all his protective masks within 15 minutes of opening his store on Friday, according to KHNL/KGMB. He had lines of people wrapped around his shop, Pahoa Auto Parts, to buy the masks, which he's selling at cost.
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"Some people are just so tired of hearing 'no' that they just turn around and walk away," he said. "Some people say, 'Well just sell me some for my kids, I don't need one for myself.'"
He wants the government to step in and help, the local station reported.
But according to the Hawaii Department of Health, the masks -- particularly the common N-95 or other dust masks -- wouldn't help protect residents against sulfur dioxide anyway.
In a statement earlier this month, the department cautioned consumers, saying "no mask sold in stores provides protection from the extremely dangerous volcanic gases that are being released from the current volcanic eruption."
Even respirators and gas masks aren't recommended by health officials for use by the general public, in part because proper use of respirators requires correct filters and training to ensure proper fitting and use, according to the International Volcanic Health Hazard Network, Hawaii Department of Health and the US Geological Survey.
The masks "don't work against gases," Hawaii County Mayor Harry
 
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LATEST: HELCO warns ashfall could trigger power outages on Big Island

This story updates throughout the day. Check back for the latest.
HELCO: We're ready to respond if ashfall cuts power
Electric crews are standing by in case ash falling across the Ka'u District triggers power outages.

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Hawaii Electric Light said a light dusting of ash and moisture on utility insulators could result in electrical short circuits.

“If this occurs, we are prepared to respond once it is safe for employees to work in the impacted area," said Rhea Lee-Moku, spokeswoman for Hawaii Electric Light. "While we have equipment that can wash off ash from utility equipment, this is the first experience we will have with widespread volcanic ash.”

Crews reopen Highway 130 in lower Puna
State crews have reopened Highway 130 in lower Puna after covering new cracks with additional plates.

Earlier, the state Department of Transportation the thoroughfare would not open to local traffic as planned because new cracks had developed overnight.

However, the state was able to cover the new cracks and allow local traffic through about 1 p.m.

The DOT said, however, it would continue monitoring the roadway and could shut it down if "hazardous conditions develop."

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NWS reissues warning about ashfall
The National Weather Service has reissued its warning about a "very light ashfall and hazardous air quality" that's likely throughout the day Tuesday.

The web camera at the summit of Kilauea volcano showed a plume of smoke and ash emissions from Halemaumau Crater around 7 a.m. Tuesday.

Northeast winds will carry ash downstream across Big Island's Kau district.

Officials to kill active geothermal wells at PGV
After the latest fissures opened in the area near Lanipuna Gardens over the weekend and on Monday, officials are raising concerns about their proximity to the Puna Geothermal Venture site.

Officials are planning to kill three active wells at the site starting Tuesday. The process will involve pumping cold water into the wells.

They're hoping to kill all the wells by the end of next week.

'Red' air quality alert issued for areas of Big Island
Fissures in the southeast area of Lanipuna Gardens are producing high levels of sulfur dioxide gas, according to Hawaii fire officials.

The air quality in the area is "condition red," which means hazardous gas levels can pose an immediate danger to health.

Hawaii Fire Department officials are urging anyone in the area to leave immediately.

Risks of exposure to high levels of sulfur dioxide include choking and other serious respiratory problems.
 
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