https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/ ... arm-339517allistic missile threat inbound': Hawaii residents hit with false alarm
01/13/2018
An emergency alert stating Hawaii was at imminent risk of a ballistic missile attack caused confusion and panic Saturday, at a time of escalating nuclear tensions between the U.S. and North Korea.
However, the alert was false, according to multiple officials.
U.S. Pacific Command said in a statement that it "has detected no ballistic missile threat to Hawaii," adding that the state will send out a correction later.
"NO missile threat to Hawaii," the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency tweeted.
"Somebody pushed the wrong button" is the official excuse being given.