Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Tiberias during the war

The hardships of war as experienced by the residents of Tiberias, during July-August 2006 has taught us that your support and interest are priceless

we have taken the opportunity to look back and reflect on the process of recovery that has taken place in the city following the war.


Over 300 Katyusha missiles hit the city













This led to a major devastation of the city and panic among the population
Numerous homes, businesses, public buildings were hit


Since the war began the population has been forced to go down into the bomb shelters in order to protect their lives








The last missile fell on the city in 1969. The atrocities found the city emergency infrastructure unprepared. Many of the bomb shelters were not prepared

Also the war led to a total shutdown of all the businesses, stores and services here in the city
















The city resembled a ghost town






Following the crisis the municipality began setting up emergency services for the population

•Medical services
•Emergency neighborhood task force
•Food distribution
•Relocation of families to the south
•Shelter activities for children
•And more











A special municipal-police-military task force was set up



1.First setting up absorbers team from high points such as mountains to spot hits

2.Divide the city by sections for an easy respond
3.Visiting the civilians in the bomb shelter by policemen and officers

4. Securing the city during bombardments

5.Coordination between the the police and other emergency units such as Israeli magen David adom

6.Reinforcment of policemen in the county station