Yesterday, Mayor Kim ordered the mandatory evacuations of neighborhoods in lower Puna as fast advancing lava flows puts more families at risk. Residents had until noon today to get out of harm's way or take the chance that they may not be able to be rescued - or face incurring the costs of a rescue.
The Conversation's Catherine Cruze spoke with Hawaii County Councilwoman Eileen O'Hara about growing tensions in the community.
