On Thursday, 15 September
2011 at 1205 hrs, the SCDF will be sounding
the “Important
Message” signal through the islandwide network
of PWS sirens, in commemoration of Civil Defence Day. Members of
public are advised not to be alarmed by the minute-long sounding
exercise. When the signal is sounded, members of public can
immediately tune in to any local radio station to listen to a
special info-mercial broadcast on the PWS signals.
The sounding is part of SCDF’s continuous efforts to familiarise
the public with the three PWS signals and to raise awareness on how
they should react upon hearing each signal. Besides the “Important
Message” signal (characterised by pulsating blasts), the two other
signals are the “Alarm” and the “All Clear” signals, which are
characterised by wailing blasts and continuous blasts
respectively.
Members of the public are also encouraged to learn more about
the PWS signals and other emergency procedures by referring to
Annex A for information on PWS.
Alternatively, they may also refer to the CD Emergency Handbook
(2010 edition, page 60) for more information on the PWS
signals.
To prevent any undue public alarm, we seek your assistance to
carry the above news in your news bulletins to forewarn and remind
the public on the sounding.
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