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SCDF launched new edition of Civil Defence Emergency HandbookDate : 5 December 2010 SCDF launched new edition of Civil Defence Emergency Handbook As part of its on-going efforts to raise civil defence awareness and prepare the population to deal with emergencies, SCDF has launched its latest edition of the Civil Defence Emergency Handbook, the seventh in the series, on 4 Dec 2010. The handbook was launched by Assoc. Prof. Ho Peng Kee, Senior Minister of State for Law and Home Affairs at Nee Soon East Community Club. The latest edition includes new topics such as information on basic first aid for sprains, stroke and fits, car fires, as well as advisories on earthquakes and typhoons for those travelling overseas. iPhone / iPad Apps SCDF also rolled out its first iPhone and iPad Application on 4 Dec 2010. This app on Fire Safety teaches the public important life-saving skills in fire prevention and safety. Topics include what you should do when your clothes catch fire, how you should safely escape from a smoke-logged room and how to put out small fires using a fire extinguisher. Users will be able to view emergency procedures via the interactive and step-by-step animation and videos. SCDF will be rolling out three other apps on Basic First Aid, CPR, and Unconventional threats and peacetime emergencies in the future. Collection of Civil Defence Emergency Handbook Members of the public may pick up the latest copy of the handbook at the following places:
For more information, please visit www.scdf.gov.sg. Lianhe Zaobao - 民防新版应急手册 以日本漫画手法讲解内容 05 December 2010 Click on the link below to view the Lianhe Zaobao article (With thanks to SPH - Lianhe Zaobao.com) Note : No reproduction or downloading of this Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) article is allowed in any medium. Permission has to be obtained from SPH. |
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