Public warning alarm to go off on Feb 15
AsiaOne
Wednesday, Feb 13, 2013
SINGAPORE - The Singapore Civil Defence Force will sound the "Important Message" signal through its island-wide network of Public Warning System (PWS) sirens on Friday, Feb 15, 2013 at 1205 hours, in support of Total Defence Day.
The public should not to be alarmed by the minute-long sounding exercise. When the signal is sounded, members of the public can immediately tune in to any local radio station to listen to an important message broadcast by SCDF.
They are also encouraged to learn more about the PWS signals and other emergency procedures by visiting the SCDF website at www.scdf.gov.sg.
Held annually, 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.
The radio broadcast message this year also incorporates a public advisory to remind listeners against discarding items at common areas of residential premises.
