New Tsunami Sirens Planned For Big Island

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From the Hawaii Tribune-Herald:

A statewide Civil Defense siren modernization program could bring as many as 15 new alarms to the Big Island next year.

The tsunami warning sirens are slated for beach parks and residential areas within the tsunami zone.

George Burnett, state Civil Defense telecommunications chief, said he is hoping to see construction begin by mid-2013, though that depends on the awarding of a contract. Read the full story.

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