Hawaii on Friday will test its emergency alert siren system across its eight islands in preparation for a possible attack by North Korea, according to a report published Tuesday.
Similar tests will take place on the first business day of each month following Friday’s inaugural test.
The warning system was first used during the Cold War with Russia and is meant to notify residents they should “get inside, stay inside, and stay tuned.”
The national security threat from North Korea prompted island leaders to test out the old system, according to State Emergency Management Agency Administrator Vern Miyagi.
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