SINGAPORE — “Haze sanctuaries” could be set up in public facilities such as community centres (CCs), among other mitigation measures, in the event of intense haze, Parliament was told on Wednesday (July 5).
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said that there are also plans by the inter-agency haze task force to work with the People’s Association to distribute masks to low-income and vulnerable residents in the event of aMs Fu said that global climate phenomena could intensify the upcoming dry season in Singapore and the region, leading to more potential hot spots and an increased risk ofMs Fu added that the inter-agency task force led by the National Environment Agency is...
In response, Ms Fu outlined steps members of the public can take in the event of haze, such as staying home, reducing outdoor activities, drawing their curtains for natural ventilation, or masking up when going outdoors for prolonged periods. Mr Liang Eng Hwa, Bukit Panjang SMC MP, asked what the Asean Coordinating Centre for Transboundary Haze Pollution Control could do to help Singapore be more proactive and preemptive in mitigating the impact of haze in the region.
“As you know, over the last few years, significant effort has been put in on the Indonesian government’s part on monitoring as well as on supervisory, regulatory, as well as building up capability for firefighting.”
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