What are the sirens for on Maui?

The all-hazard Outdoor Siren Warning System for Public Safety is one part of Hawaiʻi’s Statewide Alert & Warning System used to notify the public during emergencies. If you hear this siren tone in circumstances other than a test, follow emergency information and instructions provided by official government channels.

What does a siren mean at the beach?

Sirens are an outdoor warning system designed only to alert those who are outside that something dangerous is approaching.

How common are tsunamis in Maui?

More than 160 tsunamis have been observed with more than 80 observed on Maui.

Is Hawaii going to get hit by a tsunami?

No tsunami threat to Hawaii after 6.7 earthquake hits Japan A large earthquake struck the Hokkaido region of Japan, but there’s no tsunami threat to Hawaii, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

What do you do if you hear a tsunami warning siren?

When the siren is heard, “Get inside, Stay Inside, Stay tuned.” As practical as possible enter a structure, be prepared to spend 14 days within that structure, and stay tuned to your radio, television of any local station and listen for emergency information and instructions.

How are tsunami warnings broadcast?

When the centers issue Tsunami Warnings, they are broadcast through local radio and television, wireless emergency alerts, NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA websites (like Tsunami.gov ). They may also come through outdoor sirens, local officials, text message alerts, and telephone notifications.

What are the different levels of tsunami alerts?

There are four levels of tsunami alerts in the United States: Information Statement, Watch, Advisory, and Warning. When the centers issue Tsunami Warnings, they are broadcast through local radio and television, wireless emergency alerts, NOAA Weather Radio and NOAA websites (like Tsunami.gov).

How are tsunamis forecasted?

If a tsunami is detected, the warning centers run tsunami forecast models developed by NOAA’s Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory and the warning centers.

What is the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center?

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center directly serves the Hawaiian Islands, the U.S. Pacific and Caribbean territories, and the British Virgin Islands and is the primary international forecast center for the Pacific and Caribbean.