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Online portal helps citizens prepare for emergencies
By Daryl Yam
The New Paper
Monday, Apr 09, 2012
SINGAPORE - One morning, you turn on the TV and find out that Singapore is in full quarantine because of an outbreak of bird flu.
To contain the outbreak, people are advised against leaving their homes. Shops across the island are told to shut.
For how long, nobody knows.
If such an emergency occurs, would you know what to do?
To ensure that Singaporeans are prepared for all manner of emergencies, the Government has revamped its online crisis portal to provide more information and updates on handling emergencies.
Called Emergency 101 ( http://e101.gov.sg ), the site gives information such as the basic items you need for an emergency kit, how to stockpile on food rations, and how to plan for different emergencies.
It also directs users to other sources of information required in an emergency, such as contact numbers of government agencies, links to download smartphone apps and tips on life-saving skills...
Online portal helps citizens prepare for emergencies
By Daryl Yam
The New Paper
Monday, Apr 09, 2012
SINGAPORE - One morning, you turn on the TV and find out that Singapore is in full quarantine because of an outbreak of bird flu.
To contain the outbreak, people are advised against leaving their homes. Shops across the island are told to shut.
For how long, nobody knows.
If such an emergency occurs, would you know what to do?
To ensure that Singaporeans are prepared for all manner of emergencies, the Government has revamped its online crisis portal to provide more information and updates on handling emergencies.
Called Emergency 101 ( http://e101.gov.sg ), the site gives information such as the basic items you need for an emergency kit, how to stockpile on food rations, and how to plan for different emergencies.
It also directs users to other sources of information required in an emergency, such as contact numbers of government agencies, links to download smartphone apps and tips on life-saving skills...