The Homefront Command’s Guidelines
During an alert, enter a Secure Space in according to the preparation time you have available and follow the instructions below:
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In a building- enter the Mamad (apartment Secure Space), Mamak (floor Secure Space), Mamach (institutional Secure Space), shelter, interior stairwell, or internal protected room, and close the door and the windows.
In a Mamad, Mamak, or Mamach, close and lock the door by turning the handle 90 degrees and ensure that the iron and aluminum windows are shut.
Outside -
• In built-up areas - enter the closest building.
• In open areas - sit on the ground and protect your head with your hands.
Traveling in a vehicle -
Stop by the side of the road, exit your vehicle, and enter the closest building.
If you cannot reach a building within the available time - exit your vehicle and distance yourself from it, sit on the ground, and protect your head with your hands.
Only in cases when you are unable to exit your vehicle should you stop by the side of the road, duck under the window line, and wait 10 minutes.
Traveling in public transport
• Intercity and school buses - the driver must stop by the side of the road and open the doors. Riders must duck under the window line and protect their heads with their hands.
• Municipal buses - the driver must stop by the side of the road and open the doors so riders can enter the closest building.
If you cannot reach a building within the available time, duck under the window line and protect your head with your hands.
• Trains - the driver must slow the train to 30 km/h for 10 minutes. Riders must duck under the window line.
Further instructions
• Stay in the Secure Space for 10 minutes to protect yourself from rocket volleys and interception shrapnel.
Please note: there are no changes to guidelines for the public due to the IDF’s defense systems, given that these systems do not provide a complete defense against fire, and citizens must make sure to remain in the Secure Space for 10 minutes.
• Stay away from unidentified objects.
If you see a rocket or missile on the ground, keep curious people away from it and notify defense officials.
• Do not congregate in the area where a rocket landed or where there has been fire. Gatherings are dangerous due to the possibility of shrapnel and debris as a result of the interception system, as well as the concern of additional volleys.
Don’t make assumptions, follow instructions!
