Public Warning System

The Public Warning System (PWS) is a network of sirens that the SCDF has placed at strategic points throughout the island. The purpose of this system is to warn the public of imminent threats that could endanger lives and property.

The Public Warning System will be used to warn of attacks from the air, land or sea, as well as natural and other man-made disasters. The table below shows what the various signals mean. It would be a good idea to memorise them.

Signals	Situation	What It Means
"Alarm" Signal	This is sounded when an air raid or shelling is imminent.	Move to a shelter immediately.
"All Clear" Signal	This is sounded when the threat is over.	You can leave the shelter.
"Important Message" Signal	This is sounded to alert the population to an important broadcast on the radio.	Tune in immediately to any local FM radio station.

*Click on image to hear the signal

NOTE:
To hear the audio recording of the various Public Warning Signals, click "How it Sounds" in table above. To find out more about the system, you may call the SCDF Hotline at 1800-286-5555.

FAQs on Public Warning System

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