SINGAPORE: The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will sound its” Important Message” signal islandwide on Sunday ( Sep 15 ).  ,
The minute-long practice will take place at 6.20pm.
The signal , may even appear for 20 minute on all phones that have the SGSecure mobile apps, SCDF said in a media release on Thursday.  ,
A quick text message will follow the open warning system’s sounding.
For users to receive the transmission and text message, the SGSecure smart phone’s alert and call options may be turned on.  ,
Members of the public should soon tune in to any neighborhood television station or Mediacorp TV channels for a short information on the open warning system, according to SCDF.  ,
Those who miss the message is visit , move. gov. sg/pws , to learn more about the common alert system and its impulses.
On Feb 15 and Sep 15, SCDF makes the Essential Information sign at 6 p.m. each year through the public notice system sirens.
The common warning system is a system of sirens strategically placed throughout the area, according to the SCDF site. It serves as a public awareness of immediate dangers that may threaten lives and property.  ,
The population is notified of an essential broadcast on radio or television with the sound of the Critical Message signal.
The All Clear Signal is sounded when a danger is over, while the Alarm Signal indicates an immediate surroundings assault or shooting.  ,