TOTAL DEFENCE DAY

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TOTAL DEFENCE DAY
15 February 2007
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5 Aspects of Total Defence

• Military Defence
• Civil Defence
• Economic Defence
• Social Defence
• Psychological Defence

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Military Defence

• Having an SAF to deter aggression

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Civil Defence

• Provides for the safety and basic needs of the
  population during emergencies
• Involves training the civilian population in
  rescue work, evacuation, first-aid and damage
  control

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Economic Defence

• Government, business and industry organising
  themselves so that Singapores economy will not
  break down in war or under the threat of war
• Involves the sharing of material and manpower
  resources to meet the Civil and Military Defence

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Social Defence

• All races and religions living and working
  together in harmony
• Every citizen having the social conscience to
  contribute to the country

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Psychological Defence

• Individual citizens
• commitment to the nation
• confidence in the future of our country

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Total Defence

• brings all Singaporeans together to deal with
  threats and challenges for continued survival and
  success

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National Crisis

• SARS

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THREATS

• Global terrorism
• Bomb Threats
• Chemical Threats
• Biological Threat

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IPP

• In-Place
• Protection

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Appropriate Safe Room

• Large enough for the expected number of occupants
• Few openings and windows that require sealing
• Toilet and water supply

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Essential Items

• Adhesive sealing tapes
• Plastic or thrash bags pre-cut to fit windows
• Portable, battery-operated radio
• Scissors

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Steps to take

• Gather family members and pets indoor.
• Close and lock all doors, windows and openings.
• Turn off all fans, ventilation and air
  conditioning units that draw air from outside.

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• Go to the room for IPP.
• Seal off any gaps around windows, doors etc with
  tapes, wet towel.
• Monitor radio or TV channels for further
  instructions from authorities.
• Leave the room only when authorities announce the
  termination of in-place protection.

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Focus for 2007

• Confidence
• Cohesion
• Commitment