Last Updated on December 12, 2021
Protecting Israel’s citizens from unfriendly attacks, terrorist events or natural disasters combines the efforts of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Home Front Command. At the same time, it is important that we, the citizens, know how to behave in an emergency situation. Whether we are confronted with an unidentified object, a terrorist attack or an earthquake, we need to know how best to behave. Here are some of our tips:
Calling the emergency services
Earthquakes
Train your family for correct behavior in the event of an earthquake
Emergency Drills
What to expect in the event of an emergency drill which happens from time to time.
Emotional Support Services
In your time of need, reach out for support from one of Israel’s many emotional support services
Gas masks
Do you still have a gas mask? Do you need to keep the gas mask?
Missile & Rocket Fire
Pikud Haoref safety guidelines for rocket and missile fire.
Special needs community
Suspicious items
What constitutes a suspicious item or ‘Hefetz Hashud’.
Terrorism
Threat of war
Preparations you need to make should there be a threat of war
how/where can I find good transliterated for ues in emergencies?
We have that covered here: https://anglo-list.com/how-to-call-the-emergency-services/