In Jerusalem and the north, preparations are being made for snow removal, fear of floods and flooding

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Across the country, from north to south, they began today (Monday) with record preparations for The stormy weather Which is expected to visit our area tomorrow night, Tuesday through Wednesday. According to forecasts, it is expected to snow in the north and in Jerusalem, and heavy rains have fallen throughout the country, accompanied by thunderstorms, hail and cold. Ynet forecaster Danny Roop explains Because the source of the storm in the air is very cold air that comes to us from the West after about a month in which he stayed over Central and Western Europe. Today the storm hit Greece And part of it on the way east to us with a combination of cold (polar) air joining from Russia.

The Meteorological Service predicts winds of about 90 km / h and says that “snow in Jerusalem is expected from Wednesday morning and it will start to pile up to a height of 10 centimeters, probably only towards noon. “On Thursday morning, light snow is expected, which will probably be washed away by rain in the afternoon.”

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Last night, the residents of Safed were sent a message from the municipality stating that they must prepare for the stormy weatherAdvance purchasing essential products Such as gas or kerosene “emergency” oven (in case of power failure), emergency lighting / flashlight, essential medicines and products such as disposable diapers, baby food and basic hygiene products Radio powered by battery (transistor) and snow shovel for access roads to homes And the parking lots.

This morning, the emergency headquarters gathered in the Safed municipality and began preparing for the stormy winter system. At the end of the meeting, it was announced that the municipal hotline will be strengthened starting tomorrow afternoon. “A system will be set up to locate freezing and salt distribution centers on main arteries, with an emphasis on access routes to Ziv Medical Center and military bases,” the municipality said, adding that “the welfare department in cooperation with volunteer organizations will work to facilitate the elderly and special needs.” The mayor of Safed, Shuki Ohana, said: “The municipal emergency headquarters is operating on all fronts.”

A briefing by the Safed Municipality to its employees ahead of the expected snow

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The residents were asked Avoid traveling out of town Starting Wednesday morning for fear of blocking arteries – with an emphasis on the northern neighborhoods. The municipality also advises residents to prepare the home environment for a storm: check the integrity of a heating system, make sure roofs and openings are sealed (windows and shutters), clean and open water drainage compartments in yards and gutters on roofs, prune trees and branches in private gardens near power cables, strengthen solar water heaters and remove objects That may fly, such as flower pots and planters.

The Golan Regional Council has also stepped up its preparedness for the turbulent system. The council conducted a situation assessment and concluded that “snow from a height of 600 meters or more is currently expected, which will probably begin on Wednesday morning. In addition, it is a system saturated with precipitation and therefore significant flow is expected in streams and chances of flooding on roads.” With regard to studies in the northern Golan, it was announced that the council will decide on Wednesday in accordance with the progress of the system. Residents were given a recommendation to follow the council’s website, app and social media pages.

Jerusalem, which is also expected to be painted white, is also preparing for a storm: the municipality held a special preparation “in order to address all the expected scenarios, including snowfall in the capital.” According to the announcement, the municipality is preparing to recruit and operate 220 vehicles (mechanical engineering equipment) to evacuate blocked arteries, as well as to operate regional headquarters and patrol teams, and to operate the salt distribution system and reinforce call centers in the municipal center.

From Tuesday at 19:00, a control center in the municipality and a system for treating the injured will open. At 22:00, the municipality will operate the emergency headquarters in a format of 80 tools, and the next day, from 08:00, a full format of the municipal weapons and ammunition will be operated.

Assessment of the situation in the Jerusalem municipality

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“As part of the preparations for the winter,” the Jerusalem municipality said, “the city improvement department, in cooperation with the Israel Electric Corporation, pruned trees in the public space. If it snows, tractors will level the roads as needed.” In addition, the Jerusalem Municipality’s Community and Welfare Administration is conducting preliminary patrols to locate and treat street children, to operate community emergency systems and welfare teams to treat the population, and to reinforce drives for emergency patrols.

The Jerusalem Municipality also recommends that residents check the integrity of the heating systems – and especially those that require ventilation. Also, make sure to seal roofs and openings including windows and shutters, clean and open water drainage chambers in yards and gutters on roofs. In addition, the safety of electrical systems must be checked and emergency lighting equipped. “It is important to strengthen the positions of antennas, solar water heaters and other objects on the roofs. Also, objects that are not held and may fall from a high place or fly such as flower pots, planters, furniture and signs must be removed,” the municipality said.

In Jerusalem, residents are also advised to “avoid staying under sheds, pergolas, huts or temporary structures for fear of collapsing. When there is a risk of cold, turn on the hot water tap to drip, to prevent water from freezing in the solar water heater pipes (since freezing causes the pipes to crack). “Avoid actions that pose a safety hazard, maintain vigilance and caution when driving and moving on roads and avoid unnecessary traffic.”

The Israel Police, too, naturally prepares to deal with incidents that may occur due to the weather. “In this system, rainy and stormy weather is expected with significant precipitation, so there may be flooding in various centers around the country, cold and strong winds that will lead to high waves and danger of bathing in the sea,” the police said.

“The Israel Police is preparing to provide the best service to road users on the country’s roads in general and on the main arteries in particular. In addition, the rescue and aerial units of the police will be activated in a short time in the various centers as needed, in order to save lives and locate missing persons.”

Police said they would make sure to constantly publish information about roadblocks and traffic disruptions due to the weather. “The public is advised to be attentive to the media,” they said. “In addition, information on changes in traffic arrangements can also be obtained through the Israel Police National Information Center, number 110. In any exceptional event that requires immediate police intervention, the emergency center number 100 must be contacted without delay.”

Instructions for drivers:

It is advisable to forgo unnecessary travel or hikes in streams and areas that may be flooded in the face of inclement weather.
Bathing in the sea during strong winds and high waves is dangerous and there is a danger of drowning, so bathing and spending time on the beaches should be avoided.
Strong winds can lead to the collapse of trees, pillars, etc., as well as the flying of various objects. Any such hazard must be reported to the authorities as soon as possible, as well as tying / securing on the balconies and gardens dangerous objects that may fly as a result of the winds and lead to injury to passers-by.
It is recommended to contact the competent authorities before embarking on a field trip in order to obtain vital and up-to-date information.
The travel speed must be adapted to the road conditions and slowed down significantly when entering curves and making sharp turns.
Road lights should be turned on during the entire trip and drive slowly and carefully especially when there is a cold on the road due to the danger of slipping.
When the road is wet, the braking distance increases. It is therefore necessary to maintain a greater distance from the vehicle in front.
The steering wheel must be held with both hands as entering with the vehicle into puddles and pits hidden by water accumulation on the road may cause a sudden deviation of the vehicle.
Concentrate on driving and avoid distractions with an emphasis on using the cell phone.
Avoid entering puddles whose depth cannot be estimated and beware of other hazards on the road.
Avoid crossing water sources and places with strong water flow.
In rainy weather, it is more difficult to spot pedestrians and brake in time if necessary. Travel should be slowed down in residential areas and pedestrians given the right of way.
Make sure that the vehicle is refueled and that food and drink, medicines and luggage are charged to the mobile phone for a long stay in the vehicle.
Before entering the vehicle: It is mandatory to check that the vehicle tires are in good condition and with the required air pressure. Check that the wipers are in good condition and not damaged. Care must be taken to clean the windshields of the vehicle in order to provide good visibility conditions for the driver, as well as to clean the headlights and rear lights – in order to see and show accordingly.

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Additionally, In MDA Recently trained dozens of ambulance drivers and paramedics to operate 14 new emergency ATVs in Jerusalem, Safed, Beit Jann, Shimshit and a restaurant. During routine, these ATVs are scattered in coastal cities and near forests in order to assist, treat and rescue casualties and patients in these areas.

“The special ATVs have been specially adapted and equipped for MDA needs with red lights, a siren and special equipment to which the stretcher connects and are designed to operate in complex terrain conditions and difficult offense conditions,” explained Eli Ben Simhon, head of MDA’s motorcycle and ATV unit.

MDA Director General Eli Bin said: “Magen David Adom is ready for the weather that is expected to hit the country in the coming days. Recently, we have significantly expanded the special tools and conducted extensive training for staff, to deal with emergencies in all terrain conditions – especially “In stormy weather. We wish you a continued healthy and protected winter.”

As noted, as part of the winter system strong winds, extreme cold load and snow accumulation are expected. In the electricity company Prepared for this and ask the public to strengthen or remove objects that may fly and damage the power grids. It was also reported that Hotline 103 and field crews were reinforced. Initiated works – canceled. Generators and heavy equipment were moved to the Gush Etzion, Ariel, Katzrin and Safed areas.

“The IEC will work to repair damage and return regular supplies as quickly as possible,” the IEC said. “However, it is important to note that sometimes, due to the nature of the damage to the network or the accessibility to the site, the duration of the treatment may take hours. Torn wires or network hazards must be reported. Safety hazards can be reported in the app, website, Facebook and customer service center 103.

IEC guidelines:

Do not touch torn electrical wires due to the risk of electric shock. This must be reported immediately to the 103 service center or the Israel Police 100 call center, via the IEC app or on the company’s Facebook page.
Electricity and water are life threatening. Stay away from electrical installations during floods, avoid using the elevator and obey traffic signs in the absence of traffic lights.
The public is asked to remove and remove from roofs or balconies objects that could become disconnected and damage the power grid.
Prepare backup batteries for life-saving devices and rechargeable batteries for emergency lighting and mobile phones.
Check that the heating means in the house are correct and suitable for efficient use.
Keep windows and doors closed, including the grooves between the window and the door frame and sill, to prevent cold from entering the home.
Heat only the space where you are staying. Avoid heating the entire house if not necessary.

The Ezer Mitzion organization, Jerusalem District, said that “the organization will provide ambulances with equipment for snow travel to transport patients and people with limited mobility to medical treatments and special destinations in the Jerusalem area. Volunteers with 4X4 vehicles have also been recruited. For coordination, call 02-5002111. The hotline will be available 24 “Top priority will be given to dialysis patients, oncology patients and urgent medical treatments.”

The management of “Ezer Mitzion” asks owners of 4X4 vehicles who are willing to help transport patients and special cases to call as soon as possible and register with the “Connected to Life” coordinator from the Jerusalem area at 054-2093222.

From tomorrow night until the early hours of Thursday morning, a real storm is expected – especially in terms of the cold. Even then, into the weekend, it rained and snowed but at a lower intensity and accompanied by an increase in temperatures.

Tomorrow morning, Tuesday, Will still be relatively comfortable. A dramatic change will take place in the second part of the day: rains will begin to fall and the wind will become stronger. The night will already be stormy with winds of over 50 km / h, gusts of about 80 km / h, waves 4-3 meters high, lightning and thunder and large amounts of hail.

The snow that many are waiting for will probably come in two waves: The first on Wednesday morning and the second at night. In Jerusalem, snow will fall, which according to forecasts may pile up to a height of 20-5 cm. On Thursday In the morning there will be a rise in temperatures so it is likely that it will melt very quickly. On that day it will still rain in the center and snow in the north, but at a lower intensity.

on Friday It rained intermittently And on Saturday They are expected to stop. The strong winds will also blow in Eilat, where they may create a southern storm. This is the first stormy weather this year, and in terms of cold – perhaps the most powerful in the last six years.

The Kinneret Cities Association stated that due to the expected storm, all the beaches of the Kinneret Cities Association will be closed for the entry of vacationers for security reasons, starting tomorrow, Tuesday, at 20:00.

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