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NEWS RELEASE: Testing of new sirens on Molokai – December 7-8, 2017

December 6, 2017
Categories: 
2016-2021, News Release

MOLOKAI, MAUI COUNTY — The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), together with Maui County Emergency Management Agency, will conduct siren tests at the following Molokai locations and times.

Thursday, December 7, 2017 to Friday, December 8, 2017 (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

  • Kalamaula, Kaunakakai
  • Kamiloloa, Kaunakakai
  • One Ali’i Park, Kaunakakai
  • Kamalo, Kaunakakai
  • Papohaku Beach Park, Maunaloa

These sirens were installed as part of the Statewide Siren Modernization Project. Residents nearby may hear the siren sound with different tones in 30-second to 3-minute intervals during the identified timeframe. Testing will also include short blasts known as “burps.” During the tests, Emergency Management Officials and Technicians will be checking the functionality of the siren.

Questions regarding this test should be directed to the Maui County Emergency Management Agency (808) 270-7285.

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Richard Rapoza
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Arlina Agbayani
Public Relations Officer
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