ENEMY ATTACK/WAR
RediCon One
Description and Meaning:
- This is a notification that enemy-initiated hostilities are (may be) imminent. The Governor proclaims a state of civil defense emergency.
- The public will be guided carefully with Civil-Alert radio, television, newspapers, and siren warning system.
- No estimate can be made of the duration of RediCon One.
- Study “Civil Defense Readiness Conditions (RediCons) for the State of Hawai‘i” in the Appendix.
The following will be accomplished should RediCon One be declared:
- Suspend classes.
- Notify the Vice President for Community Colleges’ and President’s Office when this has been accomplished.
Attention Alert Signal
Description and Meaning:
- Steady blast for one minute on sirens, followed by one minute if silence.
- Repeated as necessary.
- When hearing signal, turn on radio to any station and listen for essential emergency information.
- The Attention/Alert signal will be used to get public attention in time of imminent peacetime emergencies such as seismic sea waves, hurricanes, and flash floods. Use of this signal will be accomplished by public explanation and instruction to the public over local radio stations.
- Turn on the radio (Civil-Alert) for information and instructions. All stations broadcasting are part of the Emergency Broadcast System. The Oahu stations which are “hardened” to a protection factor 100 are KGU-760 and KAIM-970 on the AM dail. Other “hardened” stations are KMVI-550 on Maui, KPUA-970 on Hawai‘i, and KTOH-1490 on Kauai.
Attention/Alert Signal in a possible war situation may be accomplished by one of the following broadcasts:
- Prepare for an attack until the Attack Warning signal is heard.
- Other action recommended by Local Civil Defense Office.
Attack Warning Signal
Description and Meaning:
- Wailing tone for three minutes on sirens. Repeated as necessary.
- Put your emergency plans into effect.
The following will be accomplished:
- Take precautions to minimize injury to persons by heat and the possibility of being struck by flying objects such as glass and other debris.
- Turn on the AM radio to any local station for official information and instructions.
- Execute Take Cover action when under attack.
