Emergency

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced

Top lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez said the latest official tally showed 16,740 people injured and 17,854 left without housing after the June 24 quakes, which struck within seconds of eachother.

Rescuers work at the site of a collapsed building in the aftermath of the June 24 earthquakes, in La Guaira, Venezuela, July 5, 2026.
A man sits near a destroyed building in Macuto, Vargas state, Venezuela, on July 5, 2026.

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to over 3,000 as nation marks its 215th independence day

Boats sail along the East River, July 4, 2026; illustrative.

No injuries after Delta plane hit by July 4 fireworks while preparing to land at a Chicago airport

United Hatzalah Volunteers on a bike

The diverse identity of United Hatzalah breaks all stereotypes


Best Emergency Food Survival Kits: Best Meal Plan Preparedness Options on the Market


Communication in a blackout scenario: How are first responders preparing and what can civilians do

Israeli emergency responders use backup communication systems to stay operational during power outages and blackouts, expert Meir Mastey says.

MDA forces arrive at Tunnels Checkpoint, south of Jerusalem, 6 August 2024.

'Preparing for attempts of terrorist infiltration': Standby squads on high alert, esp. in north

Emergency standby squads nationwide, especially in the north, are at high alert amid rising tensions with Iran and Hezbollah.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Kiryat Shmona during a situational assessment of escalating tensions with Hezbollah in Israel's North, June 5, 2024

Why Israel's advanced emergency dispatch system outperforms 911 - opinion

Despite Israel's cutting-edge multi-number dispatch system proving highly efficient, there are calls to switch to a 911 model. Explore why Israel’s existing setup silences these calls.

Israel has one of the most technologically advanced dispatch systems for its fire, police and emergency medical services, says the writer.

A human center in the shadow of the war

Navigating uncertainty: Moked Enosh Ltd. adapts to help the elderly population, providing essential support in challenging times.


The emergency purchase of firefighting ATVs for the north begins

The state will purchase 100 Can-Am Traxter vehicles and 50 other models for standby units to quickly reach and extinguish fires in areas attacked by Hezbollah.


In case of emergency: Magen David Adom prepares for Hezbollah attacks, possible power outages

The announcement came mere hours before Hezbollah launched a heavy barrage of over 40 rockets and five unmanned aerial vehicles from Lebanon into northern Israel.

 MDA prepares for conflict-related power shortages with training exercises

The air industry's server farm: Defense and availability in emergencies

The Air Industry and Techtonic, part of the Amram Avraham Group, signed an agreement to create a server farm for security system, government, and emergency organizations.


'Like Six Flags': Israel-New York flight forced to divert, passengers hospitalized

The Friday flight from Tel Aviv was forced to land 60 miles from New York due to "wind shear."

 An ElAl boeing 744 plane.

MDA warns of national blood shortage for all blood types

Magen David Adom (MDA) warned that they have been having significant challenges in obtaining the proper amount of blood required to treat patients.

 Magen David Adom Motorcycles