Evergreen Primary - National Education: February 2010

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Public Warning System

On 15 February at 12.05pm, the Singapore Civil Defence Force will be sounding the “Important Message” signal through the islandwide network of Public Warning System (PWS) sirens in commemoration of Total Defence Day. Members of public are advised not to be alarmed by the minute-long sounding exercise.

The PWS is used to warn of attacks from the air, land or sea, as well as natural and other man-made disasters. The sounding of the PWS on Total Defence Day is to acquaint members of public with the 3 emergency signals as well as to raise general awareness on how the public should react upon hearing each signal.

When the “Important Message” signal is sounded, members of the public can immediately tune in to any local FM radio stations to listen to a special info-mercial broadcast and learn more about the 3 PWS signals.

To hear how the signal sounds like, click HERE .

Total Defence Day 2010 - Info

Total Defence 2010: I Will

On 15th February 1942, Singapore fell to the Japanese.
It was a cheerless Chinese New Year's Day for all.

Everyone has a part to play in defending Singapore

The Five Aspect of Total Defence

Military Defence

Singaporeans keeping Singapore secure

Deterring aggression
Being operationally ready
Being able to meet all kinds of challenges

Civil Defence

Taking care of you family, friends and people around you in times of crisis

Knowing what to do during civil emergencies
Being vigilant and alert at all times

Economic Defence

Working and saving to achieve a better life for everyone

Staying relevant and competitive through rapid change and development
Putting in place robust economic systems that can continue to function in times of crisis.

Social Defence

Living in harmony, looking out for one another