#False Alarm
Update: Second malfunctioning siren sounds off in Hilo; there is no emergency
A malfunctioning siren went off in Hilo this morning.
DHS Releases Report on False Missile Alert
DHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has released a report reviewing the FEMA role in the Jan. 13, 2018 false missile alert.
Legislation Introduced to Improve Missile Alert System
The Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement (READI) Act of 2018 would ensure more people receive relevant emergency alerts on their mobile phones…
FCC Moves to Improve Emergency Alert System
The FCC voted to improve the emergency alert system by advancing a new policy to prevent future false alarms…
UPDATE 2: Brig. Gen. Outlines Hazards Preparedness Plan & Report
On Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency’s (HI-EMA) State Warning Point erroneously activated a statewide Civil Danger Warning (CDW) ballistic missile alert.
Legislation to Improve the Emergency Alert System
ALERT Act Would Give Federal Government Sole Responsibility of Notifying the Public of a Missile Threat.
Civil Defense Accountability Bill Follows Hawai‘i False Missile Alert
Many folks in Hawai‘i were terrified following the false alert that a ballistic missile was inbound.
Ige Appoints Brigadier General After False Alert
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige addressed the state Monday, to offer his personal apology for Saturday’s false alert and the fear and anxiety it caused families across the state.
Info Briefing on HI-EMA False Ballistic Threat Alarm
In response to the confirmed false ballistic threat alarm, legislators have called for a joint Senate and House Committee informational briefing.
Video: Rep. Gabbard Statement on False Hawai‘i Missile Alert
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) called on the State of Hawai‘i to immediately address the failures that led to the false missile alert and correct them.
