Saturday, April 2, 2011

Are high-rises in S'pore quake-proof?

Apr 3, 2011
YOUR LETTERS

Last Sunday's article, '1,200 buildings in Bangkok 'at risk'', made me wonder how safe Singapore's high-rise buildings are, especially in the light of recent earthquakes in Japan, New Zealand and Myanmar.

I am curious to know if the Government has looked into and evaluated the robustness of the structures of the many high-rise buildings here.

Are these quake-proof?

Singapore has experienced light tremors arising from quakes in Indonesia in the past, and although it has no record of natural disasters, nothing is certain now.

If a natural disaster were to occur unexpectedly, will Singapore be ready? I worry that we may be taking our safety for granted.

Sharon Lo (Miss)

[You're RIGHT! the buildings in Singapore are NOT quake-proof! RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!!!

Is she gone? Good. One less stupid person in Singapore.

But the Forum Page Editor is still making money being stupid.]

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