{"id":5680,"date":"2021-08-30T14:06:45","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T00:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/?p=5680"},"modified":"2026-05-01T12:46:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T22:46:17","slug":"news-release-monthly-siren-and-emergency-alert-system-test-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/news-release-monthly-siren-and-emergency-alert-system-test-14\/","title":{"rendered":"NEWS RELEASE: Monthly Siren And Emergency Alert System Test"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Aug. 30, 2021\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HONOLULU<\/span><\/b>\u202f\u2014 The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System is scheduled for<\/span> Wednesday, Sept. 1<\/span> at 11:45 a.m.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During this monthly test, all Statewide Outdoor Warning Sirens will sound a one-minute\u202f<\/span>Attention Alert Signal (SteadyTone).\u202f<\/span><\/b>A simultaneous test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System is conducted with the monthly siren sounding, in cooperation with Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s broadcast industry. There will be no exercise or drill accompanying the test.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The all-hazard Outdoor Siren Warning System for Public Safety is one part of Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s Statewide Alert & Warning System used to notify the public during emergencies.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you hear this siren tone in circumstances other than a test, follow emergency information and instructions provided by official government channels. This may be in the form of a local radio, television station broadcast, and\/or cellular Wireless Emergency Alert.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wireless Emergency Alert delivers sound-and-text warnings to compatible mobile cellular phones. The Emergency Alert System & Wireless Emergency Alert\u2019s notifications are managed by FEMA\u2019s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, the nation\u2019s alert and warning infrastructure.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oahu residents in areas surrounding Campbell Industrial Park may also hear a \u201cwhooping\u201d tone following the siren test. These areas include portions of Kalaeloa, Makakilo, Nanakuli, Kapolei, and Ewa Beach. The \u201cwhooping\u201d tone is a test of the Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) siren warning group that will be activated in the event\u202fof an actual HAZMAT incident requiring emergency notification of businesses, schools, and residents within the vicinity of Campbell Industrial Park. Contact the City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management at (808) 723-8960 for more information on the HAZMAT warning group siren test.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emergency management and disaster preparedness information is located at the front section of telephone directories in all counties. The public may contact emergency management and county civil defense agencies to report siren operation issues:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

City and County of Honolulu\u202f<\/span>(808) 723-8960<\/span>
<\/a>Maui County:\u202f<\/span>(808) 270-7285<\/span>
<\/a>Kaua\u02bbi County\u202f<\/span>(808) 241-1800<\/span>
<\/a>Hawai\u02bbi County<\/span>\u202f(808) 935-0031<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fore more siren info, including video and photos:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

# # #<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact:<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Douglas Carroll<\/span>
Public Information Officer<\/span>
douglas.m.carroll@hawaii.gov<\/span>
808-285-1516\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hollie Reina<\/span>
Public Relations Specialist<\/span>
hollie.reina@hawaii.gov<\/span>
808-620-5423\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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