HIEMA: No emergency after runaway siren sounds off in Pearl Harbor area

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Pearl Harbor residents had a rude awakening when a siren briefly blared early Saturday morning, but the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency said it was a runaway siren and there was no emergency.

The siren went off just around 12:15 a.m., and technicians were able to shut it down shortly afterward.

The Oahu Warning Point also received multiple calls verifying the same issue.

Officials say upon investigation, it was determined that the siren activation was a false alarm.

The SWP issued a Cancel Tone for Oahu to halt the siren.

Additionally, Pearl Harbor Military Police Dispatch and the Pacific Command Fleet 24/7 Watch were notified and confirmed the receipt of the Cancel Tone.

The incident lasted for approximately 10 minutes.

HI-EMA Logistics will conduct a follow-up review on Monday, June 10, 2024, to ensure all systems are functioning properly.

“We understand the concern this type of incident can cause, and we are working diligently to investigate the cause of the false alarm to prevent future occurrences,” said Kīele Amundson, HI-EMA’s Communications Director.

“HI-EMA appreciates the vigilance of our community and the swift reporting of the incident, which allowed us to address the situation promptly. We apologize for any inconvenience or alarm this may have caused,” said Amundson.