hawaii s civil defense has issued new evacuation orders for several neighborhoods on the big island. the lava is threatening to trap some people. but it s not just people and property as miguel marquez reports, kilauea is also taking a toll on hawaii s bottom line. reporter: lava. typically a draw to hawaii s big island, now fountaining 200 feet in backyards. this is insane. reporter: devastating homes, the land and the economy of those living close enough to hear it roar. we re used to lava but not used to it coming out in our subdivisions. reporter: amadeo runs two businesses in pahoa. he also heads up the tourism board. how much is tourism down? i d say 80% to 90%. 80% to 90%? over the last three weeks?
in backyards. this is insane. reporter: devastating homes, the land and the economy of those living close enough to hear it roar. we re used to lava but not used to it coming out in our subdivisions. reporter: amadeo runs two businesses in pahoa. aren t those cool? reporter: he also heads up the tourism board. how much is tourism down? i d say 80% to 90%. reporter: 80% to 90%? over the last three weeks? since the event began. reporter: pahoa sits just outside the exclusion zone. leilani islands and lani kuna gardens where the lava so far shows no signs of slowing down. for the people here, meaning southeast kilauea, puna, it is very bad. last night i dreamt i was returning reporter: sitting below the