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Schatz Legislation Seeks to Improve the Way the Public Receives Emergency Alerts
The plan was developed following the false missile alert that was sent out across Hawaii in 2018.
Senate Passes Legislation to Improve Emergency Alerts
The US Senate unanimously passed the Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement (READI) Act on Dec. 17. The bipartisan legislation, which Sens. Brian Schatz, John Thune, and Roger Wicker introduced, aims to ensure that more people receive emergency alerts on their mobile phones, televisions, and radios. The legislation will also explore new ways of alerting the […]
Hawai‘i Congressional Team Urges Continued Diplomatic Talks on North Korea Denuclearization
Hawai‘i Congressional Team Urges Continued Diplomatic Talks on North Korea Denuclearization. Both US Reps Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa suggested that the details of the agreement are critical in defining the way forward.
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.
New Administrator Appointed to Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency
In his first official day in the position Administrator Travis commented on the false missile alert saying, it’s an opportunity to strengthen relationships…
West Maui Community Disaster Planning Features General Oliveira
An upcoming meeting of the West Maui Community Disaster Planning group will feature guest speaker General Bruce Oliveira from the Hawaiʻi Department of Defense.
