The monthly test of Hawaii's Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is set for January 2, 2025, at 11:45 a.m. This test will coincide with the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System. The sirens will emit a one-minute Attention Alert Signal, characterized by a steady tone.
This exercise is part of Hawaii's Statewide Alert and Warning System, which serves to inform the public during emergencies. In an actual emergency, residents should heed instructions from official government channels, which may include local radio or television broadcasts and Wireless Emergency Alerts on compatible mobile phones.
These alerts are distributed through the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System managed by FEMA. Residents can find emergency management information online at ready.hawaii.gov or in local telephone directories. For updates from the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) or to register for county alerts, individuals are encouraged to visit ready.hawaii.gov.
Residents can report any issues with siren operations to their respective county civil defense agencies using the following contact numbers:
- City and County of Honolulu: 808-723-8960
- Maui County: 808-270-7285
- Kauaʻi County: 808-241-1800
- Hawaiʻi County: 808-935-0031