So what is the probability of a North Korean missile striking Hawaii?
“If North Korea launches against us or our allies, the retaliation would be complete and they would defeat North Korea’s ambition to continue its regime.
He notes Hawaii is protected under the U.S. Pacific Command’s defensive umbrella, the anti-ballistic missile system, and it is home to the Pacific Command, the military’s headquarters for the Asia-Pacific region.
Vern Miyagi, administrator of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, says that while an attack from North Korea is unlikely, Hawaii still must be prepared.
People of Hawaii need to know what Hawaii is doing in preparation for this.”.
The state has also been holding community meetings and broadcasting public service announcements on TV and the radio to prepare people for a possible attack.
If North Korea launches a missile, officials estimate it could take about 20 minutes to reach Hawaii. »