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2.4 Building sustainable neighbourhoods - Coggle Diagram

- - - - :star: Main agency responding to disasters is the SCDF.
        
        Town councils also have the responsibility to cooperate with other government agencies in securing public safety
    - - :star: SCDF conducts a Community Emergency Preparedness Programme (CEPP)
        
        focuses on key lifesaving skills & important emergency procedures
      - :star: SCDF has a Public Warning System (PWS)
        
        a network of sirens placed at strategic points throughout the city
- - - - may only be effective & sustainable if there is widespread support and long-term participation from residents
        
        residents are encouraged to get to know their neighbours
        
        can depend on one another during an emergency
      - :star: People's Association (PA) organises a wide range of community activities
        
        foster positive relationships amongst residents living in the neighbourhood
    - - Residents can be involved in an inclusive planning process that involves community leaders + civil society organisations + government :<3:
        
        residents can better understand the risks & adaptation options to communicate to the planners and government.
      - :star: Community First Responders (CFRs) volunteers are important in supporting the government in:
        
        search & rescue operations
        
        relief work
        
        educating the public on simple first-aid + basic firefighting