A recent study shows that only 31% of households in Singapore have a plan for what to do in the event of a disaster. This does not bode well, says Jared Ng of the Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk.
A quick history lesson - 6.20pm on Feb 15 is the exact time the British surrendered Singapore to the Japanese during World War II in 1942. The surrender marked the beginning of a dark chapter in Singapore’s history, leading to almost four years of occupation.
The sudden blare of the sirens may cause us to take pause from whatever we are doing at that particular moment, but much like our reaction to fire drills, many of us tend to take it as simply an annual sounding exercise.For warnings to be effective in reducing harm, people have to be prepared and ready.
It is worth thinking about whether siren wails are effective enough in keeping residents prepared and alert to threats. One reason why people may not take the siren wails seriously is because they are not cognisant of recent experiences of disaster. Singapore has experiencedthat threaten property and livelihoods, and which require residents to take protective action. As such, the urgency or value of such warning drills naturally take a backseat in terms of importance.
As a result, people may not actively play a part in preparedness initiatives or take ownership of the need to be better prepared.Preparedness and vigilance against external threats have always been important and is the core message behind Total Defence Day, but it can be argued that it has never been more important than it is today.
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