Emergency Sirens Remain Silent: The Maui Wildfires Tragedy
As wildfires ravaged the island of Maui, the usual blaring of emergency sirens was noticeably absent. Officials confirmed on August 11, 2023, that the emergency system tested monthly by the Hawaii Emergency Services Administration (HI-EMA) was not activated as the flames raced towards residents.
A Systematic Failure
Maui's residents, many of whom lost the…
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