The arguments against sounding the sirens ring hollow due to what the county of Maui says itself:
"Siren quick facts.
[*]Hawaii has the largest single integrated public safety outdoor siren warning system in the world.
[*]The all-hazard siren system can be used for a variety of both natural and human-caused events; including tsunamis, hurricanes, dam breaches, flooding, wildfires, volcanic eruptions, terrorist threats, hazardous material incidents, and more."
https://www.mauisirens.com/
PS. "Indicating a preference is not the same as making a choice". Indicating a preference implies you have a choice.
"Siren quick facts.
[*]Hawaii has the largest single integrated public safety outdoor siren warning system in the world.
[*]The all-hazard siren system can be used for a variety of both natural and human-caused events; including tsunamis, hurricanes, dam breaches, flooding, wildfires, volcanic eruptions, terrorist threats, hazardous material incidents, and more."
https://www.mauisirens.com/
PS. "Indicating a preference is not the same as making a choice". Indicating a preference implies you have a choice.