[EAS] Hawaii - mandatory evacuation - was there EAS triggered?

[Dave Kline]

FEI. For Everyone's Information.

The quotes in Clay's response that were in blue, now another color/level, that say...

>>The system is not functional or is less than optimal
>>The EM preferred to use other tools
>>The EM does not know how to use all the tools (Lack of training) 
>>etc.

...is not what I said.
That was someone else's quote.

I simply made a tongue in cheek, intended to be light hearted comment.

>Maybe they called a meeting of the "is this a real alert" committee and
>didn't get a quorum? 

For the record Clay, I do agree with everything you said in your response.

Thank you very much. Be sure to tip the waitress. I guess I won't be here all week after all.
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Dave Kline
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On May 4, 2018, at 9:10 AM, Clay Freinwald wrote:

>Dave -

>We need to view EAS as - 'just one alerting tool in the emergency managers
>public warning tool box'

>There are a number of reasons why any particular 'tool' is not used in every
>circumstance.

>>The system is not functional or is less than optimal
>>The EM preferred to use other tools
>>The EM does not know how to use all the tools (Lack of training)
>>etc.

>We need to keep in mind that there is a -significant- lack of training on
>how to properly  use all the public warning tools we have today.   
>Training is rarely a high priority item

>Regarding EAS - Each State and Local Area can use EAS - Provided they have
>the Training.

>Another factor is the viability of EAS and the participation level of local
>broadcast and
>Cable systems.   Remember  - All of this is 100% voluntary....and no two
>areas approach EAS the same way

>As an SECC chair for over 20 years, I can tell you there are times that
>herding cats is often a lot easier.

>Clay Freinwald

>Maybe they called a meeting of the "is this a real alert" committee and
>didn't get a quorum?
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>Dave Kline
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