SCDF public warning system to sound islandwide on Sept 15
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will sound the public warning system (PWS) islandwide on Sept 15, at 6.20pm During the sounding, the "Important Message" signal will be sounded through the PWS sirens and smartphones with the SGSecure mobile app installed.Members of the public connected to the Singtel network will also receive an SG Alert on their mobile phones.SCDF said that SG Alert complements the PWS by quickly alerting the public and providing information on actions to take during an emergency.During an ammonia leak incident at a ice and cold storage facility in Jurong on June 29, an SG Alert was sent out to people in the area. They were advised to stay clear of the area.SCDF sounds the PWS sirens annually at 6.20pm on Feb 15 and Sept 15.