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The CD Emergency Handbook, first published in
1990, is aimed at equipping the public with skills to deal with a wide range
of emergencies – from everyday ones such as burns, heart attacks and fire
outbreaks; to large-scale national disasters and security emergencies. |
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So far, four editions of the booklets have been
published and made available to the public. The last islandwide distribution
exercise in Feb 2003 saw the handbook delivered door-to-door to over 1,000,000
households in Singapore. |
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The contents of the CD Emergency Handbook has been
reviewed and updated with new information being included. On Sunday, 17 Apr
2005, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officially launched the 5th,
and latest, edition of the CD Emergency Handbook. |
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The launch took place at the Nee Soon East Zone 9
Residents’ Committee (RC) Centre at Blk 398, Yishun Ring Road, at 9.30am.
There to officiate the launch was Assoc. Prof. Ho Peng Kee, Senior Minister of
State for Law and Home Affairs. |
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This new 79-page booklet is packed from end-to-end
with a rich array of tips and information on dealing with peacetime and
national emergency situations, as well as unconventional threats. |
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Some newly incorporated topics include emergency
preparedness measures on public transportation security, what to do during
power outages, decontamination procedures during chemical or radiological
disasters, as well as how a Ready Bag should be prepared. Like the previous
edition, this Handbook will be available in the four official languages. |
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In the past, SCDF personnel, CD Volunteers and
grassroots members would be mobilised to deliver the Handbooks to the
doorsteps of every household on the island. This year, however, the approach
is different, where the Handbooks would be made available at collection points
in the community heartlands for residents to pick up their copy. |
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The move is part of the Home Team’s collective
effort to raise the community’s level of participation in emergency
preparedness measures. The intention is to drive across the message that
readiness and vigilance should be a lifestyle; and the effort taken to collect
the Handbook would serve as a very tangible and affirmative step in response. |
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Between 17 and 30 Apr, HDB residents can obtain
the Handbook from the RC Centres while private estate residents can do so at
the Community Centres/Clubs (CCs). The collection time for CCs is from 9am to
10pm; and from 2pm to 10.30pm for void-deck CCs. |
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For collection at the RC Centres, residents should
check the timing with the Centres or at their notice boards. From Tuesday, 3
May onwards, collection of the Handbooks can be done at Home Team
establishments such as CD Division Headquarters, Fire Stations, Fire Posts and
Neighbourhood Police Centres. |
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The emergency preparedness skills and knowledge
contained in the CD Emergency Handbook are easy to learn. The benefits are
also beyond measure as these life-saving skills and knowledge can be applied
in times of an emergency in your family or community. |
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Read up, and be prepared, because a community that
is vigilant and prepared is the cornerstone of a safe and secure Singapore!
Because Readiness is Your Only Protection, let us all take steps to Get Ready,
Be Ready and Stay Ready. |
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Source:
Singapore Civil Defence Force Press
Release 12 Apr 2005 |
Latest Civil Defence Emergency Handbook available
