Consider the plight of seniors, or those with special needs, who can’t make it to a shelter within the 15 second interval of safety after a siren sounds. Many end up actually having to live in the shelter; their only protection from fear and loneliness is the caseworker who comes with food and companionship.
A smoke trail is seen as a rocket is launched from the northern Gaza Strip towards Israel July 16, 2014.(photo credit: REUTERS)ByJERRY SILVERMAN