Dear Residents,
Update on Snow Preparedness – Announcement No. 3
Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 7:00 PM
❄️ Like you, we are closely following the various weather forecast models and must patiently wait for a clearer picture of the incoming cold wave and storm expected to reach our area as early as tomorrow.
Today, an extended meeting was held with the council’s departments to prepare for the weekend, focusing on addressing extreme cold, icy roads, potential power supply disruptions, and their impact on services and infrastructure. Of course, we are also preparing for the possibility of snowfall.
💡 It is everyone’s responsibility to prepare in advance at home in case of prolonged power outages or difficulty in keeping roads clear:
- Ensure you have enough prescription medications for several days, warm clothing and blankets, safe heating devices, flashlights and batteries, and sufficient supplies of basic food and other essential items (such as infant formula, diapers, etc.).
- Please check that there are no loose objects on balconies or in yards that could be blown away and cause damage. Also, clear gutters for optimal drainage.
- If temperatures drop below 0°C, it is recommended to leave faucets dripping to prevent solar water heaters from bursting.
- For more recommendations on preparing for severe weather, visit the Home Front Command website:
https://www.oref.org.il/heb/articles/fires-storms/stormy-weather/3001
🥰 If you need advice or assistance, please contact your neighborhood emergency response representatives or the Department of Social Services. The phone numbers of emergency representatives by neighborhood are listed at the end of this message.
🥰 To volunteer for the 4x4 Jeep Team or other initiatives, fill out the form and take part in meaningful action:
https://forms.office.com/r/PTDxmdJLHT
Did you see a potential hazard? Report it via the municipal app or the city hotline at 106.
Emergency Security Hotline: *5436
Road Condition Updates: 02-9939377
For Telegram updates: https://t.me/efratmuniil
To register for emergency SMS alerts: https://www.efrat.muni.il/he/1390/?preview=d5ew6s16a41w15
WhatsApp Update Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IttaburxZcb5w2RYDzsrE2
We wish you a warm and safe winter!
Contact Information for Neighborhood Emergency Response Representatives (Tzachash):
- Dagan: Yonina Tee 029934194, 052-862-5945
- Tamar: Racheli Shmell 029309187, 052-545-6050
- Zayit: Efrat Gnatek 050-369-9225, Roi E. 050-702-3561
- Dekel: Esther Parnes 029932227, 054-765-6685
- Gefen: Aharon Hyman 02-672-9308, 054-569-5614
- Te’ena: Nava Isaac 050-843-797
- Rimon: Miriam Wengrover 052-720-3459