The military is moving in. Lava diversion begins now. Thank you for pushing this over the line.
February 27, 2015
Final supporters
This petition is intended to convince the state of Hawaii to call in the U.S. Military to investigate, make recommendations and take action to divert the current lava flow that is threatening communities.
On the island of Hawaii, the town of Pahoa, local shopping facilities and several sub divisions housing thousands are likely to be destroyed by lava flows starting in the immediate future and lasting over the next several years.
The U.S. military is almost certainly capable of diverting the lava at its source so that it flows south to an area that is already covered with lava and where it will not affect inhabitants and vital infrastructure.
No other state government in the U.S.A. would sit by complacently while millions of dollars of housing and infrastructure are destroyed if there was something they could do about it.
Your help is needed. Please sign this petition.
Updates
December 22, 2014
The momentum is undeniable. People are finally looking at these flows as a solvable problem.
Reached 100 supporters
December 22, 2014
71 Comments
Its a shame on behalf Hawaii government to do nothing. This flow is very very weak, compering to other flows from puuoo and easie could be divertet( low volume lava per minute) in fact it is 3 times less than flow that destroyed Kalapana. County Government has different agenda here
It is amazing to me that no study seems to have been made on the feasibility of diversion. The actions of Mr. Lee worked for his house. Where is the political will to make an effort to study this issue.
I am a home owner in Leilani Estates. I do not believe in "Madame Pele" or other mythical tales, and do not appreciate our properties held hostage by some ancient Hawaiian lore. I support any efforts to protect us from destruction by what is a scientific geologic natural force, not a deity.
The County and State will be innundated with lawsuits if they fail to redirect the lava at its source (to unoccupied areas). I, for one, do not want them to spend my money defending themselves against their inconscionable inaction in this matter.
Look what happened in Pahoa......some brave person put up a berm & diverted the lava. Lava flows have also been diverted in Italy & saved villages. At least TRY something to save homes & businesses.
The pen, may be mightier than the sword.
All options should be considered.
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The military is moving in. Lava diversion begins now. Thank you for pushing this over the line.
February 27, 2015
Final supporters
This petition is intended to convince the state of Hawaii to call in the U.S. Military to investigate, make recommendations and take action to divert the current lava flow that is threatening communities.
On the island of Hawaii, the town of Pahoa, local shopping facilities and several sub divisions housing thousands are likely to be destroyed by lava flows starting in the immediate future and lasting over the next several years.
The U.S. military is almost certainly capable of diverting the lava at its source so that it flows south to an area that is already covered with lava and where it will not affect inhabitants and vital infrastructure.
No other state government in the U.S.A. would sit by complacently while millions of dollars of housing and infrastructure are destroyed if there was something they could do about it.
Your help is needed. Please sign this petition.
Updates
December 22, 2014
The momentum is undeniable. People are finally looking at these flows as a solvable problem.
Reached 100 supporters
December 22, 2014
71 Comments
Not diverting the lava on account of some people's superstition is like the government not stpping wildfires in California if the Native Americans consider forest fires to be sacred.
Its a shame on behalf Hawaii government to do nothing. This flow is very very weak, compering to other flows from puuoo and easie could be divertet( low volume lava per minute) in fact it is 3 times less than flow that destroyed Kalapana. County Government has different agenda here
It is amazing to me that no study seems to have been made on the feasibility of diversion. The actions of Mr. Lee worked for his house. Where is the political will to make an effort to study this issue.
I am a home owner in Leilani Estates. I do not believe in "Madame Pele" or other mythical tales, and do not appreciate our properties held hostage by some ancient Hawaiian lore. I support any efforts to protect us from destruction by what is a scientific geologic natural force, not a deity.
The County and State will be innundated with lawsuits if they fail to redirect the lava at its source (to unoccupied areas). I, for one, do not want them to spend my money defending themselves against their inconscionable inaction in this matter.
Look what happened in Pahoa......some brave person put up a berm & diverted the lava. Lava flows have also been diverted in Italy & saved villages. At least TRY something to save homes & businesses.
The pen, may be mightier than the sword.
All options should be considered.
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Not diverting the lava on account of some people's superstition is like the government not stpping wildfires in California if the Native Americans consider forest fires to be sacred.