SINGAPORE : The latest edition of the Singapore
Civil Defence Force's emergency handbook was launched on
Saturday.
Now in its 20th year, the latest handbook
incorporates new topics such as advisories for travellers on what
to do in the event of earthquakes and typhoons
overseas.
It also gives advice on first-aid for sprains,
strokes and fits.
The book was launched by Senior Minister of State for Law and Home
Affairs, Associate Professor Ho Peng Kee.
It will be available for collection at all Community Clubs, Civil
Defence and neighbourhood police centres.
It is also available at the CD Division Headquarters, Fire
Stations, Fire Posts, Police Division Headquarters, Police Posts
and Home Team NS Clubhouses.
An iPhone application on fire safety was also launched on
Saturday.
It allows iPhone and iPad to view emergency procedures using
interactive and step-by-step animation and videos.
- CNA/ms