HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-13 Hawaii County Civil Defense Announces Construction of Warning Siren in Three Locations June 14-28 -- press release
Wil Okabe
Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
Office of the Mayor
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 (808) 961-8211 Fax (808) 961-6553
KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740
(808) 323-4444 Fax (808) 323-4440
June 13, 2019
NEWS RELEASE
Construction of Outdoor Warning Sirens in Malama Park, Mohouli Park, and
Ainako Park from June 14-28
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency announces that outdoor warning sirens are
scheduled to be constructed from Friday, June 14 to Friday, June 28 in Malama Park,
Mohouli Park, and Ainako Park.
During construction, residents and business owners can expect general construction
noise and increased traffic during business hours.
Upon completion, the outdoor warning sirens will be approximately 45’ high, and when
outdoors audible at approximately 3,400’ radius from the siren location.
Outdoor warning sirens, located throughout the State and Island of Hawaii, are used to
alert the public to emergencies. In an emergency, the siren will sound for three minutes,
pause for one minute, sound for three minutes, pause for one minute, then sound for
three minutes.
Upon hearing a siren, please listen to your local radio station. In addition to sounding for
emergencies, the sirens are tested monthly. This usually occurs at 11:45 a.m. on the
first business day of each month. During this test, all warning sirens sound a one-minute
steady tone.
For more information, please contact the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency at 935-
0031.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.