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Civil Defense Reminds Public Of Siren Testing In Hilo, Puna Today
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by Big Island Video News
on Sep 20, 2019 at 9:00 am

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HAWAIʻI ISLAND - The Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense issued an audio alert today, saying sirens in two locations could sound at anytime between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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Audio by Hawaii County Civil Defense, issued September 20, 2019.

(BIVN) – State and County emergency officials are alerting the public to warning siren testing that is scheduled to be conducted today.

The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency, together with Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense – will conduct siren testing Friday (September 20) between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the following locations:

  • Mackenzie State Recreation Area in Puna
  • Hilo Hillside Estates

According to civil defense:

Residents near these sirens may her the siren sound for 30-second to 3-minute intervals and hear short blasts known as ‘burps’ anytime between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. These tests are necessary to ensure that newly installed sirens are working properly.

Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense also issued an audio message about the siren testing.


Filed Under: Hilo, Puna Tagged With: Hilo Hillside Estates, MacKenzie State Park, warning sirens

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