There will be around 5,600 people involved in safety and security measures for this year's National Day Parade at the Padang. (Source: straitstimes.com)Singapore (VNA) – Singaporehas tightened security ahead of its National Day, especially in Padang where aparade is scheduled to take place on August 9.
Around 5,600 people have beenmobilised to ensure safety and security, including personnel from the armedforces, the police, the civil defence force and volunteers.
A local official said that securityhas been stepped up as the event space has more entry points than previousyears.
Personal andvehicular check stations have been set up, while security checks will becarried out on all people entering Padang, including using walk-through metaldetector checks and personal belongings will also be x-rayed.
Ticket holderswatching the parade are reminded not to bring prohibited items into Padang suchas scissors.
Other securitymeasures include restrictions on flying unmanned aircraft, including drones,into the event area. Security officials will be on the ground to look out fordrone activity within the Marina Bay and Padang area.
A contingencyresponse has also been planned in the event of a mass casualty and securitythreat with staff from the army, civil defence force and Health Ministry. Fivemedical posts have been set up in the area.
Quick-responseforces dispersed throughout the area have been trained. These forces are ableto attend to casualties, especially in areas where it may not be so accessibleto medical assets.-VNA
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