East Hawaii News
Monthly Siren, EAS Testing Canceled
A
A
A
Scheduled monthly testing of the statewide outdoor siren warning system scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1 has been canceled by the Hawai’i State Emergency Management Agency.
As Hurricane Ignacio passes near the state, HI-EMA decided to cancel the testing to avoid confusion.
Ourdoor sirens and the Emergency Alert System are conducted at the same time each month, generally on the first working day. The acitvity is in coordination with Hawai’i’s broadcasting industry.
The next siren testing is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 1 at 11:45 a.m.
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD
ADVERTISEMENT
Sponsored Content
Comments
This comments section is a public community forum for the purpose of free expression. Although Big Island Now encourages respectful communication only, some content may be considered offensive. Please view at your own discretion. View Comments
Trending Now
13 Young Hunters Have Gone Missing In Mountain View Are Of Big Island 23 Young Boys Hunkered In Mountain View Forest Overnight After Getting Lost Tracking A Pig 314 Year Old Girl Missing In Waimea On Big Island 4Aclu Demands Hawaiʻi County Homeless Sweeps Stop Until Adequate Shelters Safe Places 530 Year Old Flees Police Into Thick Brush In Kona Later Calls Dispatch Because Hes Lost 6Routine Traffic Stop Results In Auto Theft Drug Charges