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SINGAPORE: The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force
(SCDF) received about 60 calls from the public concerning tremors
felt in certain parts of Singapore, following an earthquake in
neighbouring Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Monday.
The Meteorological Services confirmed that an earthquake
occurred in southern Sumatra and said it registered 7.5 on the
Richter scale.
MediaCorp’s hotline received several calls informing it of
tremors in Robinson Road, Sembawang, Jalan Sultan, Toa Payoh and
Pioneer Road.
Police said there was no cause for alarm. The SCDF said the
public should remain calm.
The SCDF’s advice for those inside a building when a tremor
occurs is:
a) Take cover under a table;
b) Keep away from items made of glass or any hanging object;
c) Do not use the lift;
d) Do not use any naked light, in case there is a gas leak.
After vibrations have stopped:
a) Stay away from any exposed electrical cables and hanging glass
objects;
b) Report any gas leakage;
c) Help the injured and call SCDF if the injuries are
significant;
d) Report any incidents or issues of law and order to the
police.
— CNA/ir