After weeks of uncertainty, Israel woke on Shabbat morning (Feb 28) to blaring alerts warning of imminent strikes. Since then, families across the country have been moving between home and protected area. Schools are closed. Many workplaces are shuttered, and KKL-JNF office staff are working from home.
Essential workers remain on duty. KKL-JNF forest workers and firefighters continue to watch over Israel’s forests and open areas. From bitter experience, we know that falling missiles and burning debris can ignite fires, sometimes in several places at once
From Shelters to Strength: Give Northern Families a Chance to Breathe #23882
United Hatzalah Municipal Emergency Command and Relief Center, Sderot #22459
Strengthening immediate medical response for communities under threat.
Prefab Bomb Shelters #23476
KKL-JNF compounds in forested areas lack safe rooms. Installing prefab shelters will protect essential forest workers on the ground.
Command and Control Center #23712
Portable units that coordinate fire responses in real time. An additional center is critical to protect forests and nearby communities.
Personal Protective Equipment Kits for KKL-JNF Firefighters #23474
Fire-resistant clothing, masks and boots wear out quickly. Our teams must remain fully protected as they protect us.