#Emergency Sirens

Ka‘ū sirens triggered after an attempted break-in where equipment is stored

State and County officials are investigating what caused the malfunction.

Sounding sirens for wildfires in Hawaiʻi may soon be standard emergency protocol

Talks are underway with officials from the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency and all four counties about codifying a new emergency response protocol to use sirens during wildfires everywhere in the state. It could become official “within days.”

Siren Testing Scheduled at Several Island Locations

The new sirens are part of the Statewide Modernization Project. Residents in the areas of the sirens may hear the siren sound six to eight times for 30-second to one-minute intervals.

Emergency Sirens to Sound For Monthly Test

Issues with siren operations should be reported to Hawai’i County Civil Defense by calling 935-0031.