Questions raised about why Maui's emergency alert sirens were silent as Lahaina burned

[...]Andaya’s organization exclusively issued wireless EAS alerts, which are sent to TV, radio, cable and satellite services, and WEA text messaging alerts, which go to compatible mobile devices. The system’s website further advises residents that, “When a siren tone is heard other than a scheduled...

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Published in:The American City & County 2023-08
Main Author: Castillo, Andrew
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Emergency management
Emergency procedures
Fires
Safety and security measures
Short message service
Sirens
Wildfires
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Summary:[...]Andaya’s organization exclusively issued wireless EAS alerts, which are sent to TV, radio, cable and satellite services, and WEA text messaging alerts, which go to compatible mobile devices. The system’s website further advises residents that, “When a siren tone is heard other than a scheduled test, tune into local radio/TV/cable stations for emergency information and instructions by official authorities. “The emergency operation center was in full activation that night, and we had in our EOC representation from the fire department, and they were in constant communication with the field.”
ISSN:0149-337X
2161-9123