Hawaii begins new preparations for a North Korean missile attack
-Hawaii is beginning an education campaign for how to respond to a North Korean missile attack. -Residents will be told to "get inside, stay inside, and stay tuned." -Drills could begin as early as November.
Hawaii is beginning an education campaign to prepare islanders for what to do in the event of a North Korean missile attack.
Tourism boosters say the threat is too improbable to justify a plan that could scare away travelers, but the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency believes preparations cannot wait any longer.
"We do not want to cause any undue stress for the public … but there is clear evidence that [North Korea] is trying to develop ballistic missiles that could conceivably one day reach our state," agency administrator Vern T. Miyagi said in a statement Thursday to the Honolulu Star Advertiser.
As early as November, school students will begin evacuation drills similar to those practiced for "active shooter" scenarios. The plan involves public service announcements to "get inside, stay inside, and stay tuned," the agency said.
But Charlene Chan, director of communications for the Hawaii Tourism Authority, told the newspaper the possibility of a missile attack too "remote."
"Everyone's safety in Hawaii is always our top priority … [but] this could lead to travelers and groups staying away from Hawaii," Chan told the newspaper. "The effect of such a downturn would ultimately be felt by residents who rely on tourism's success for their livelihood."
The plans recall Cold War crisis preparations on the islands, which suffered Japan's surprise 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
North Korea test launched an intercontinental ballistic missile on July 4. The Hwasong-14 was not capable of reaching Hawaii, but the rogue nation has sworn it would test a longer-range missile this year.
Such a missile would take around 20 minutes to reach Hawaii from North Korea. The emergency response systems would give Hawaiians about eight to 12 minutes to react.
The state already announced plans to begin testing a new emergency siren in November.
On April 10, Miyagi announced his agency would begin working with the U.S. military to look at emergency responses. At the time, Miyagi called the likelihood of a North Korean missile attack "a low probability," but said missile tests by North Korea were "an awakening."
The most recent North Korean launch landed in Japanese waters, within a 200-mile band known as the Japanese exclusive economic zone.
South Korea looks to double its firepower to counter rising threat from North Korea
-South Korea is looking to increase its ballistic missile firepower to a one-ton conventional warhead, but even that is below the amount the North is known to have in its arsenal.
-Top U.S. general says the North Koreans today are capable of "a limited missile attack" but he's confident the American military can defend against it.
-However, a national security expert estimates the North has around 1,000 ballistic missiles and insists some of the firepower from North Korea could still get through despite defenses, particularly if the hermit regime were to conduct "large salvos" of rockets.
North Korea fired a missile that landed within 230 miles of Japan's coast
-North Korea fired a projectile on Friday that landed in Japan's economic exclusive zone. -The Pentagon detected the launch and is assessing. -Japan's chief cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga said the North Korean missile flew for about 45 minutes before landing.
Yeah great idea. Give the same country to attack our shores causing WW2 the very weapon that killed thousands of them instantly and effecting millions more for years and still is.
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Thomas Jefferson.
Washington (CNN)The United States detected an intercontinental ballistic missile launch out of North Korea at approximately 10:45 am ET on Friday, the Pentagon confirmed to CNN -- Pyongyang's second such test this month.
South Korea looks to double its firepower to counter rising threat from North Korea
-South Korea is looking to increase its ballistic missile firepower to a one-ton conventional warhead, but even that is below the amount the North is known to have in its arsenal.
-Top U.S. general says the North Koreans today are capable of "a limited missile attack" but he's confident the American military can defend against it.
-However, a national security expert estimates the North has around 1,000 ballistic missiles and insists some of the firepower from North Korea could still get through despite defenses, particularly if the hermit regime were to conduct "large salvos" of rockets.
US, allies prepared to use 'overwhelming force' in North Korea, general says
The U.S. and its allies are prepared to use “rapid, lethal and overwhelming force,” if necessary, against North Korea, the commander of the U.S. Pacific Air Forces warned Saturday night.
The statement from Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, U.S. Pacific Air Forces commander, came after the militaries of the U.S., South Korea and Japan spent 10 hours conducting bomber-jet drills over the Korean Peninsula.
The training mission was a response to North Korea’s recent ballistic missile launches and nuclear program, and part of the U.S. regular commitment to defending its allies in the Asia-Pacific region, the general’s statement said.
“North Korea remains the most urgent threat to regional stability,” O’Shaughnessy said.
“Diplomacy remains the lead,” he said. “However, we have a responsibility to our allies and our nation to showcase our unwavering commitment while planning for the worst-case scenario.
hope everybody who wants to go to war so bad are willing to do the job themselves.
been noticing a ton of keyboard warriors in the country lately.
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
you clearly aren't protecting a damn thing. so why should i care?
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
there's certain people within the country i care less about.
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
Look how quick NK has been developing their programs.
Let's not act like China and/or Russia isn't actively helping these guys out.
But y'all keep thinking it's only NK we have to worry about.
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
Many of you guys that have never served a day in the military will never understand this basic concept.
Wow, I didn't realize being a Navy cook made a person so wise.
there's a few careers that make someone wise.
i'm sure your gardener has more wisdom than you.
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
Trump on North Korea: 'It will be handled. We handle everything'
like he handled healthcare? lmfao
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
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