Monthly test of outdoor warning sirens was March 3

The monthly test of the all-hazard statewide outdoor warning siren system was at11:45 a.m. March 3.

A test of the live broadcast segment of the emergency alert system took place at roughly the same time in cooperation with the Hawai‘i broadcast industry.

All statewide outdoor warning sirens sounded a 1-minute steady tone.

There was no exercise or drill.

The sirens are part of the statewide alert and warning system used to notify the public during emergencies. If you hear this siren tone in circumstances other than a test, follow emergency information and instructions provided by official government channels.

Emergency management and disaster preparedness information can be found online as well as in the front section of telephone directories in most counties.

For the latest information from Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency or to sign up for county emergency alerts, click here.

The public should contact Kauaʻi County Emergency Management at 808-241-1800 to report any siren operation issues.