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2	Response Plan Scenario Implications Principal Considerations Concept/Phases of Response Communications Structure Role of GROs & Community Groups Support Requirements Discussion
3	Scenario Bomb explosion in MRT Station Peak hour – train and station packed with commuters Station is co-located with major shopping centre within the vicinity of residential blocks Mass casualty situation
4	Implications
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6	Principal Considerations The grassroots organisations (GROs) are not the primary response agencies. The GROs will act in support of the Incident Management Team. Links with Incident Manager / external agencies already established during peacetime.
7	Key Objectives of GROs Provide effective communication channels to disseminate information to the masses to complement the efforts of government authorities. Provide assurance to the public to prevent outbreak of panic among the populace.
8	Concept of Response Operations Centre will be set up to coordinate and support communications efforts Emergency Operations Centre at PA HQ ( PA EOC) Division Operations Centre at Constituency Level (DOC) RC Operations Centre (RCOC)
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11	Phases of Response The response by the GROs & community groups will be carried out in three phases: Preparedness Phase Before incident Response Phase During Incident Recovery Phase After Incident
12	Desired Outcomes
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16	Response Phase
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18	Response Phase
19	Recovery Phase
20	Recovery Phase
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22	Recovery Phase
23	Support Requirements Emergency Kits/Supplies First-aid kits, torchlights, etc Publicity materials / Information from relevant agencies Resources/funding for public education & training Communications equipment Loud hailers, telephones, walkie-talkies, etc
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25	Questions for Breakout Discussion Communications Structure Role of EPGs, GROs & Community Groups Training/Activities to prepare EPGs/GROs Support Requirements Concept of Ready Bag