HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ISSUES TEST ALERT – NO THREAT TO THE STATE – 2025-007
Posted on Jun 13, 2025 in Latest Department News, Newsroom
STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
KA ʻOIHANA PILI KAUA
MAJOR GENERAL STEPHEN F. LOGAN
DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
LUNA HOʻOMALU PŌULIA
HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
KEʻENA HOʻOMALU PŌULIA O HAWAIʻI
JAMES DS. BARROS
ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
KAHU HOʻOMALU PŌULIA
HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ISSUES TEST ALERT – NO THREAT TO THE STATE
For Immediate Release 2025-007
JUNE 13, 2025
HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) would like to inform the public that a test alert was issued today around 11:03 a.m. at one of its alternate alert notification sites. This test is a routine procedure designed to ensure that our emergency communication systems are functioning properly and can effectively provide critical information during actual emergencies.
There is no current threat to the state of Hawaiʻi. This test was intended solely to validate our systems.
HIEMA emphasizes the importance of these routine tests, as the agency continues to ensure that our communication systems are reliable and ready to be used in the event of an emergency. We understand that alerts can cause concerns; however, we want to assure the community that this was a planned and harmless test.
“We are committed to keeping our kamaʻāina informed and safe,” said HIEMA Administrator James Barros. “The reliability of our emergency communication systems is critical, especially during times of crisis.”
The public is encouraged to participate in preparedness efforts by staying informed and ready for emergencies. For guidance on how to prepare for disasters and to receive alerts, please visit HIEMA’s website of www.ready.hawaii.gov.
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Contact:
- Kīelekū Amundson
Communications Director
Phone: 808-733-4300 Ext 522
Email: [email protected]