#EAS Hawaii

Inspector General Report Released on False Missile Alert Incident

The report identified a number of areas of concern for Hawaiʻi’s alert system and alert systems across the country—such as FEMA not requiring that alert software have the ability to preview or cancel alerts.

Bill Seeks to Improve Nationwide Emergency Alert System

Following the false missile alert in Hawai‘i in January, Reps. Gabbard and Hanabusa introduced legislation to improve the federal Emergency Alert System.

FCC Takes Action to Improve Emergency Alert System

Under the new action, relevant state, local, and tribal agencies are required to report all false emergency alerts to the Commission.

Schatz Leads Field Hearing On Hawai‘i False Emergency Alert

US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaiʻi) convenes a hearing today in Hawaiʻi on the false ballistic missile threat that was sent to residents on January 13, 2018.

Hawai‘i False Missile Alert Focus of Two Bills in Congress

Bills aimed at addressing Hawaiʻi’s false missile alert were introduced in both chambers of Congress this week.

Sen. Schatz: “Missile Alerts Should be Handled by Federal Government”

Sen. Schatz said the reports from the FCC and the State of Hawai‘i reinforce his belief that missile alerts should be handled by the federal government.

FCC Report: Day Shift Warning Officer Believed the Missile Threat Was Real

The Federal Communications Commission today released a preliminary report on the false ballistic missile alert in Hawaiʻi that occurred on Jan. 13, 2018.

Schatz To Lead Field Hearing On False Missile Alert

US Senator Brian Schatz will convene a Senate field hearing to look into the false emergency missile alert that went out statewide on Jan. 13, 2018…

Civil Defense Monthly Siren Test Today

The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system is scheduled for today (Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014) at 11:45 a.m.

Civil Defense Monthly Siren Test Today

The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system is scheduled for today (Friday, Aug. 1, 2014) at 11:45 a.m.

Civil Defense Monthly Siren Test Today

The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system is scheduled for today (Tuesday, June 1, 2014) at 11:45 a.m.

Civil Defense Monthly Siren Test Today

The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system is scheduled for today (Monday, June 2, 2012) at 11:45 a.m.

Civil Defense Monthly Siren Test Today

The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system is scheduled for today (Monday, December 3, 2012) at 11:45 a.m.

Monthly Siren and EAS Test, Sept. 4

The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, takes place today at 11:45 a.m.

Nationwide EAS Test Planned at 9 a.m. on Nov. 9

The upcoming test will be the first nationwide test of the EAS. The system was designed to allow the President of the United States the ability to directly address the American public during an emergency.