HONOLULU -- Officials from the Big Island reported to state lawmakers that they suggest residents prepare "safe rooms" regarding the ongoing eruption of dangerous gases from Kilauea Volcano.

Kilauea continues to spew nearly 3,000 tons of ash and deadly sulfur dioxide gas every day. When Kona weather settles in, various parts of the Big Island are bathed in health-threatening vog.

"We have to do something on an emergency basis to provide for the health and safety of the people," Rep. Bob Herkes said.

Health, Civil Defense, education and emergency services officials briefed lawmakers Monday at the Capitol. The noxious gasses from the volcano can settle on a community too fast and it is not practical for a whole community to evacuate, Civil Defense officials said.

"So, what we're advising the community is be prepared for an announcement to come out and stay indoors, minimize your outdoor activity, but basically shelter in place in your own residence," Hawaii County Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira said.

Department of Education officials said they will be able to set up safe rooms in all the schools.

"We were able to come up $34,000 or $38,000 to purchase enough air purifiers for every public school on the Big Island and from there we developed what we call 'safe zones,'" said Randall Higa of the Department of Education.

Officials admit there is no easy answer or fail-safe plan for what to do when the gas from Kilauea threatens people and agriculture on the Big Island.