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A new survey has revealed that 79 per cent of Singaporeans are poorly prepared for catastrophes of any sort.
7 in 10 of those underprepared think there is nothing one can truly do to prepare for the worst, according to a survey of 522 Singaporeans that was commissioned by the National Geographic Channel to promote its latest television series, Doomsday Preppers.
Both citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs), aged between 18 and 64 years old, were asked which catastrophes they think might happen in Singapore in the next 25 years. 56 per cent said a financial meltdown would happen, and 46 per cent cited an epidemic as a possibility.
On a global scale, nearly two thirds of all Singaporeans believed that the world will experience a major catastrophe in less than 20 years, and majority (67%) believe that it will more likely to be a natural disaster.
While most Singaporeans (80%) believe it should be the responsibility of every individual to prepare for a possible catastrophe, one in four (24%) Singaporeans have done nothing to prepare.
Of those who did, they took very basic actions such as equipping themselves with basic survival skills, including how to start a fire or stitch a wound (33%), having an emergency bag with the most necessary supplies (32%), and collecting or storing canned or non-perishable food (30%).
Singapore PRs (20%), as compared to citizens (8%), were also more likely to have parked funds overseas to help tide over in the event of an emergency.
Still, there were others (50%) who also believe that it is the responsibility of the Government to help with level of preparedness of the nation. More in the younger age bracket of 18-34 years old felt this way, compared to 55-64 year olds.
If doomsday were to descend upon us, most Singaporeans polled would like to spend their last day on earth saying goodbye to their loved ones (54%) and resolving feuds (36%).
Interestingly, 18 per cent of respondents said they wanted to have sex the day before the world ends.
A majority of Singaporeans indicated they would be able to survive for approximately 22 days based on the supplies they currently had at home; although 35 per cent of all respondents indicated six days or less.
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