Today’s Emergency Preparedness Day is a very interesting and meaningful event. The event began at 10 a.m. and came to the end at 2 p.m. in Jurong Medical Centre. We learnt what to do when a bomb exploded or when the place where we stay was fired through the painting board. We learnt how to prevent mosquitoes’ breeding through a small model and we learnt how to do first aid through life guard’s demonstration. There was also bedroom & bathroom hygiene staircase and easily self health check. A blood donation section was set and Carol, Ben and Wang Hao were very brave to donate their blood. But only Ben reach the doctor’s requirement thus only he could donate. I was afraid of pain so I didn’t participate. Now I’m thinking of trying next time because it is an unique experience in life.
In short, this kind of event can teach people, especially children, some general knowledge of body health, family hygiene and behavior in emergency. It educates people to lead a more comfortable and healthier lifestyle.
By the way, we were not so lucky at the lucky draw as we did not win anything. However, I enjoyed this event very much and I hope every one enjoyed today.

Weiru
20/04/2008