Emergency Alerts in the Middle of Nowhere: From Pacific Islands to National Park Wilderness

Have you ever wondered whether Adiona Alert can deliver emergency alerts in the most remote corners of the world? We recently put our service to the test in two of the most challenging locations imaginable, and the results speak for themselves.

Tsunami Warning Reaches the Middle of the Pacific Ocean

On July 29, 2025, a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck offshore of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, generating a significant tsunami that threatened multiple Pacific regions across the U.S. and Canada, including Hawaii.

But this wasn't just any location in Hawaii. Our test took place on Hōlanikū (the Kure Atoll), the northwestern most coral atoll in the Hawaiian island chain, located approximately 2,250 kilometres (1,400 miles) northwest of Honolulu. To put this in perspective, that's roughly the same distance as traveling from New York City to Denver, Colorado.

Why This Location Matters

The Kure Atoll faces unique tsunami risks. The atoll's highest point reaches only 7.3 meters (approximately 24 feet) above sea level on Green Island, the only stable landmass where researchers live year-round protecting Hawaii's most significant seabird sanctuary. This sanctuary hosts 18 seabird species with over 100,000 nesting birds.

When the National Weather Service National Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, Alaska, issued tsunami advisories and warnings across the Pacific—from the Aleutian Islands to the Pacific Coast and Hawaii, Hōlanikū was included despite being literally in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

The result?

Thanks to well-practiced emergency protocols and reliable alert delivery, the research team received critical warnings, sought shelter, and remained safe and informed throughout the entire warning period.

You can learn more about and support the Kure Atoll conservancy here.

Wilderness Emergency Alert Test in Yellowstone

Our second test brought us closer to the continental U.S., but no less remote.

Yellowstone National Park, America's first national park (established 1872), spans 2.2 million acres across Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Sitting atop the Yellowstone Caldera volcanic system, the park features dramatic landscapes and supports over 60 mammal species, including one of North America's largest free-roaming bison herds.

The Challenge: Beyond Cellular Coverage

On Friday, September 12th, Teton County Emergency Management (TCEM) conducted their first-ever live Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) test. We saw this as the perfect opportunity to test our capabilities in Yellowstone's Shoshone Lake and Shoshone Geyser Basin area, deep in the wilderness and far beyond cellular phone coverage.

The result?

Within minutes of Teton County issuing their test alert, we successfully received, located, and delivered the alert to our remote test location—well outside the area where the alert would normally reach.

Your Safety, Anywhere

Whether your adventures take you to the middle of the Pacific Ocean or America's most incredible wilderness areas, Adiona Alert ensures critical safety information reaches you when it matters most.

Because when emergencies strike, distance shouldn't determine your safety.