Update on Snow Preparations – Message No. 5
Friday, February 21, 2025 Time: 3:30 PM
❄️ The intense cold has arrived, and we at the council are preparing for the possibility of snow starting as soon as Shabbat ends. Our emergency teams across various departments remain on standby throughout Shabbat to handle any scenarios that may arise.
🌸 Community Support
The Department of Social Services, in collaboration with Tsachashim (community volunteers), has conducted an initial assessment to support individuals with medical needs. If you require assistance due to blocked roads, prolonged power outages, or other emergency situations, please contact your neighborhood emergency response team.
🥰 Community Resilience
The response to our volunteer initiative has been heartwarming—thank you! If you’d like to join and help in various ways, sign up here: [https://forms.office.com/r/PTDxmdJLHT](https://forms.office.com/r/PTDxmdJLHT)
🥰 A little kindness goes a long way! Please take a moment to check in:
- Is there a family with a reservist who could use help with childcare?
- Do elderly neighbors need assistance preparing for the extreme cold?
- Are there community members facing health challenges who may need extra support?
🚗 Roads & Transportation
Updates will be provided according to the decisions of Netivei Yisrael and the army.
🧢 Youth Movement Activities
These will proceed based on decisions made by the youth groups.
💡 Cold Weather Tips
- If temperatures drop below 0°C, leave faucets slightly open to prevent solar water heaters from bursting.
- Be cautious of icy roads, especially in the morning hours.
⛄ Storm Preparedness
For more recommendations on handling stormy weather, visit the Home Front Command website:
[https://www.oref.org.il/heb/articles/fires-storms/stormy-weather/3001](https://www.oref.org.il/heb/articles/fires-storms/stormy-weather/3001)
📢 Report Hazards
If you see a hazard, report it via the municipal app or the 106 hotline.
📞 Important Contacts:
- Security Hotline: *5436
- Road Updates: 02-9939377
- Telegram Updates: [https://t.me/efratmuniil](https://t.me/efratmuniil)
- Emergency SMS Registration: [https://www.efrat.muni.il/he/1390/?preview=d5ew6s16a41w15](https://www.efrat.muni.il/he/1390/?preview=d5ew6s16a41w15)
- WhatsApp Updates: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IttaburxZcb5w2RYDzsrE2](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IttaburxZcb5w2RYDzsrE2)
✨ Shabbat Shalom! ✨