Hawaiʻi residents, visitors and even loved ones around the world can stay up-to-date with emergencies in the islands through text alerts, emails, phone calls and more.

The city launched ThorntonReady Alerts, which allows residents to receive alerts about severe weather, police activity and other urgent situations.

SOS Technologies, a leader in accelerated emergency alert and life-safety systems, today announced a strategic partnership with Regroup, a cloud-based emergency and operational communication platform.

The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) uses cell phone tower technology to send emergency texts to phones ...