What did people do during the Hawaii missile alert?

Effects. During the 38 minutes between the first and second alerts, Hawaii’s siren warning system—which had been tested as part of a missile preparedness exercise the previous month for the first time since the Cold War—was not formally activated.

How did the Hawaii false missile alert happen?

It was a false alarm. A federal investigation found that the employee believed there “was a real emergency, not a drill.” That directly contradicts earlier explanations from Hawaii officials, who have said the alert was sent when an employee accidentally hit the wrong button on a computer drop-down menu.

Who tried to bomb Hawaii?

The attack commenced at 7:48 a.m. Hawaiian Time (18:18 GMT). The base was attacked by 353 Imperial Japanese aircraft (including fighters, level and dive bombers, and torpedo bombers) in two waves, launched from six aircraft carriers.

Who sent the Hawaii missile alert?

the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
The alert, sent by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, was revoked 38 minutes after it was issued, prompting confusion over why it was released — and why it took so long to rescind.

What caused the Hawaii missile alert to be false?

Hawaiians received a false alarm on Saturday warning of an inbound ballistic missile and causing instant, widespread panic. The alert was apparently caused by an employee at Hawaii’s Emergency Management Agency pushing the “wrong button” by accident.

Why did Hawaii send out a false AMBER Alert?

The alert was a false alarm, Hawaii’s US senators said on Twitter as they rushed to tamp down the hysteria that ensued. The alert was sent out when an employee mistakenly pressed the “wrong button” during a shift change at Hawaii’s Emergency Management Agency, Hawaii Gov. David Ige later said.

How many missile drills has Hawaii conducted since January 13?

Prior to January 13, 2018, 26 drills had been conducted. Vern Miyagi, the administrator of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, explained that state leaders “couldn’t ignore these constant threats and missile tests from North Korea” and felt the need to prepare residents for the possibility of an attack.

What should you do if there is a missile threat to Hawaii?

The U.S. Pacific Command has detected a missile threat to Hawaii. A missile may impact on land or sea within minutes. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. If you are indoors, stay indoors. If you are outdoors, seek immediate shelter in a building. Remain indoors well away from windows.