What's that sound? State to test four East Hawaii warning sirens Friday
Four Big Island warning sirens are scheduled for a special siren test Friday. The tests will sound various alert tones which will be audible in the...
Four Big Island warning sirens are scheduled for a special siren test Friday. The tests will sound various alert tones which will be audible in the surrounding area, but there is no hazard and members of the public need not take any action, according to the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Equipment tests are scheduled between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. The tests will be in Hilo and nearby communities, in cooperation with the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency. The specific locations of the sirens to be tested are: • Kaumana Elementary School, Hilo • Kulaimano Community Center, Pepeekeo • Gilbert Carvalho Park, Hilo • Hualani Park, Hilo Testing at each site usually takes 30 to 60 minutes.