Hawaii Emergency Management Agency will test newly-installed sirens on Hawaii Island between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 22-23.
The sirens to be tested are:
• Waiakea Uka Park, Hilo.
• Ainako Park, Hilo.
• Mohouli Park, Hilo.
• Malama Park, Hilo.
• Pahoa Ag Park.
The Outdoor Siren Warning System for Public Safety is one part of Hawaii’s Statewide Alert & 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. This might be in the form of a local radio, television station broadcast or cellular Wireless Emergency Alert.
For more information, contact Hawaii County Civil Defense at 935-0031.