The discussion highlights the tragic loss of life in Lahaina due to a devastating fire, exacerbated by failures in the emergency notification system. A power outage prior to the fire resulted in the loss of cell phone coverage, hindering timely alerts. Although Hawaii has a robust emergency notification infrastructure, primarily designed for tsunamis, the sirens were not activated for this fire emergency. Cell phone alerts were sent out too late, leaving many residents unaware of the rapidly spreading flames and unable to escape. The situation underscores the critical need for effective emergency response systems capable of addressing various types of disasters.