On Friday, May 12, the State of Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) will be testing specific new and upgraded Outdoor Warning Sirens in and near the Hilo area between 9am-3pm.

The specific locations of the sirens to be tested are:

• Kaʻūmana Elementary School, Hilo

• Kulaʻimano Community Center, Pepeʻekeo

• Gilbert Carvalho Park, Hilo

• Hualani Park, Hilo

Testing at each site usually takes 30 to 60 minutes. People within a mile of the site being tested will hear short bursts of various siren tones (steady tone, high-low, tamper warning, etc.)

In the event of an actual emergency, rather than a test, the siren sounding would be followed by official information, news, or instructions.

Any questions regarding tomorrow’s scheduled siren test can be directed to Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense at 808-935-0031.