Article snippet: A false emergency alert warning of an incoming ballistic missile caused massive panic in Hawaii on Saturday, as terrified people scrambled to find shelter and prepared for what they thought might be their final moments. U.S. and state officials worked hurriedly to recall the mobile alert and assure residents that there was no missile rocketing toward the islands. But for nearly 40 minutes, panic and confusion overtook a state already on edge as a result of boiling tensions between the U.S. and North Korea. Social media users shared their experiences and confusion online. Some said they sent final goodbyes and "I love yous" to family and friends before finding the alert was a mistake. "This is a real threat facing Hawaii, so people got this message on their phones and they thought: 15 minutes, we have 15 minutes before me and my family could be dead," Rep. MORE (D-Hawaii) told CNN. The alert spread quickly across the state. Not only did it appear on mobile devices, it was broadcast on television and radio and appeared on electronic road signs as people tried to find shelter. Sara Donchey, an anchor for KPRC 2 in Houston, was in Honolulu, Hawaii's capital, when the alert went out. She shared a screenshot of her iPhone showing worried text messages in response to the warning. Exactly how and why the notification was sent out remains unclear. Hawaii Gov. David Ige, a Democrat, told CNN that it was done in error. An emergency employee had "pushed the wrong butto... Link to the full article to read more