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Safety boards slam "irresponsible" decision to ditch sirens
10 months, 1 week ago

Safety boards slam "irresponsible" decision to ditch sirens

Dutch News  

The decision by caretaker justice minister Dilan Yesilgöz to abandon the use of sirens in emergencies from 2026 has come under fire from several regional safety boards. But some of the 25 safety boards, which are responsible for emergency services responses in case of emergencies, said to ditch the siren would be “irresponsible”, particularly those whose remit includes ports or …

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Safety boards slam "irresponsible" decision to ditch sirens
10 months, 1 week ago

Safety boards slam "irresponsible" decision to ditch sirens

Dutch News  

The decision by caretaker justice minister Dilan Yesilgöz to abandon the use of sirens in emergencies from 2026 has come under fire from several regional safety boards. But some of the 25 safety boards, which are responsible for emergency services responses in case of emergencies, said to ditch the siren would be “irresponsible”, particularly those whose remit includes ports or …

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Maui town ravaged by fire will ‘rise again,’ Hawaii governor says of long recovery ahead
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui town ravaged by fire will ‘rise again,’ Hawaii governor says of long recovery ahead

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — Hawaii Gov. “The fire occurred only 10 days ago, and many people are still in shock and mourning,” Tiare Lawrence, who grew up in Lahaina, said at an emotional news conference organized by community activists. But his Friday address didn’t provide details, other than saying he directed the state attorney general to “impose enhanced criminal penalties on …

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Maui emergency chief resigns after criticism over Hawaii wildfire response
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui emergency chief resigns after criticism over Hawaii wildfire response

Al Jazeera  

Herman Andaya, head of Maui Emergency Management Agency, had defended his decision not to sound powerful warning sirens as a deadly wildfire ripped through Lahaina. “Today Mayor Richard Bissen accepted the resignation of Maui Emergency Management Agency Administrator Herman Andaya,” a Maui County press release said on Thursday. “Citing health reasons, Andaya submitted his resignation effective immediately.” At least 111 …

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Maui's emergency services chief resigns after facing criticism for not activating sirens during fire
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui's emergency services chief resigns after facing criticism for not activating sirens during fire

ABC  

The head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency has resigned a day after saying he had no regret about not using sirens to warn residents of wildfires that devastated the historic seaside community of Lahaina and killed at least 111 people. Key points: Lahaina residents have criticised emergency authorities' decision not to activate sirens to warn people of the danger …

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Maui’s emergency services chief resigns after facing criticism for not activating sirens during fire
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui’s emergency services chief resigns after facing criticism for not activating sirens during fire

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — The head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency resigned abruptly Thursday, a day after saying he had no regret about not using sirens to warn residents of wildfires that devastated the historic seaside community of Lahaina and killed at least 111 people. “We were afraid that people would have gone mauka,” Andaya said, using a Hawaiian word …

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