reachme2003 said:No big deal. It is timely for them to seriously consider our dependency on our neighbours. Water, natural gas, rice, flour,etc
On a more serious note, it exposes our vulnerability. It also exposes how Singaporeans react to emergencies. Civil Defence needs to seriously educate us on how to respond positively in such situation. Wonder how many families have stock up on essential items eg batteries, candles, matches, batteries powered radio, readily cooked foods, water, etc ?
Jamming up 999 hotlines ??? Leave them alone for other emergencies which are likely to occur in a prolonged blackout situation eg. people trapped in lifts, road accidents, increased fire risks, etc
ST today reported Ivy Singh's remarks "I cant believe this". Such remarks demonstrate the typical Singaporean's reactions. It does not help the situation at all.
Batteries have shelf lives too..... back to basics, candles+matches probably work better than flashlights/torchlights that don't work. Or one of those shake shake got light sticks use in concerts! heehee