Officials Investigating Hawaii Missile False Alarm | NBC News

The governor of Hawaii and the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency are investigating how false alert about a missile was sent during a shift change.

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Officials Investigating Hawaii Missile False Alarm | NBC News

[MrMnmn]

I think someone is gonna get a very bad review on their next employee evaluation.

[SpecterSuits]

I'm so distrusting that I still think they just don't want to admit they were hacked.

[MrButtonpusher]

I feel sorry for the guy, but I am very happy that they did not terminate his service. Very respectful and humble.

[Ableten]

Nah they were seeing how people would react to a situation like that. Bet they blame some random dude too.

[ricknineg]

Why is this trending? It has 1900 views!!

[hiimmidas]

This error may end up saving lives if a real emergency takes place. I bet many people are now more prepared than they were before with an emergency kit they can put in their truck and drive up the volcano. I'm thinking dry food, bottle water, tent, flash light, warm clothes (because it gets cold up the volcano at night), medicine, important numbers written down in case phone dies, and a plan on what to do and where to go if they need to evacuate their city... Or maybe this was their plan all along; to scare people so they will actually take the time to prepare for an emergency.

[TekNeez]

An employee pressed the wrong button...during a shift change...

[ThePhilosopher-wwjt]

I can't even imagine how scary that must have been. Everyone makes mistakes and I have so much respect for Vern Miyagi for taking responsibility for the mistake and trying to make improvements. That's true leadership.

[DarkStoneCastle]

When is NBC news going to be investigated?

[deathtrooper]

You need 2 people and 2 keys turned at the same time... there is no "accidentally pressing a button"... there was a missile inbound but it was shot down... they're just covering it up to prevent further panic.

[James._-]

It’s sad that dad took his life because he thought it was all over anyways

[wordsfinger]

WHY aren't you reporting on Mark Lambert !??

[theprophetofhismostholines]

We found out the name of the person that did it: Logan Paul, he said it was just a prank bro. So we're all good.

[Grandpadew]

No one in any position can ever say it will never happen again!!

[msjilani]

I know nobody has ever made a mistake. We are all so perfect. This man took responsibility for the error that occurred on his watch. Ever hear T take responsibility for anything that wasn't a lie.

[Kerbear]

At least someone is big enough to take blame.

[none]

They need to fire the guy who said it was his fault. He keeps saying it was human error but it shouldn't be allowed to be human error. This means their process isn't working to prevent such a mistake.

[drmlabs]

the employee should be fired as well as this guy Vern Miyagi. Shame on you

[gertieshaw]

This incident is being downplayed as an unfortunate error by one well-meaning employee but it is much more serious and in reality it is a FAR more grave incident than anyone seems to want to admit. What happened has far reaching implications not only for Hawaii but for the rest of the USA and the world. It exposes poorly written procedures, poorly trained employees and a system with no failsafe option. This incident as it stands can only go one way from here. As a wake up call to tighten the system. Tighten hiring requirements, increase levels of training and qualifications. Require appropriate educational and experiential backgrounds before being given responsibility for that big red button. Some jobs are so important to human life and society that they have that added burden - of responsibility.

[outlawevil]

I I am of Hawaiian descent by 50% the fact that that second man took responsibility for his actions completely shows that most of any other Americans / country in this world Representatives wouldn't even stand to take the accountability for something they have done wrong even though it may have been chains of chains below them that man still took accountability for something that his team slash people he looks over as his responsibility that's what are Hawaiian culture are Polynesian culture are Samoan culture stands for we take pride in our actions when we succeed and we take pride and understanding when we fail in admitting it f*** any of you guys I want to hate my post that is fine but I take great pride in the fact that man took responsibility for not only his actions but the actions of the people that he looks over