Jerusalem Municipality Completes Winter Preparations, Urges Resident Action
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The Jerusalem Municipality has completed its winter preparations, including infrastructure maintenance and emergency service coordination. Residents are advised to check home safety systems, secure outdoor items, and take precautions against flooding and freezing pipes. Mayor Moshe Lion urged citizens to prepare their homes and follow safety guidelines for a secure winter.
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- Jerusalem Municipality has completed comprehensive winter preparations, including infrastructure and emergency coordination.
- Residents are advised to check heating, electrical systems, and home sealing for winter readiness.
- The municipality has stocked salt, cleaned drainage systems, and is ready for snow events.
- Homeowners should trim trees near power lines and secure outdoor furniture and antennas.
- Safety tips include avoiding flooded areas, not using elevators during floods, and preventing pipe freezing.
- Residents can report hazards via the municipal hotline 106 or contact emergency services at 102.
The Jerusalem Municipality has finalized its preparations for the upcoming winter season, focusing on infrastructure maintenance and enhanced coordination with emergency services. These efforts include pruning trees in public spaces, stocking salt for cold snaps, and cleaning the city's drainage systems and street inlets. The municipality is also ready to deploy specialized equipment for snow events and to address resident complaints about hazards.
In parallel with the municipal work, residents are advised to take several preventative measures at home and in their yards. Recommendations include checking heating and electrical systems for safety, ensuring proper sealing of roofs and windows, and clearing gutters and yard drains. Homeowners are also urged to trim branches near power lines and secure outdoor items like furniture and potted plants that could be dislodged by strong winds.
The municipality is prepared to respond to resident calls and dispatch professionals to deal with winter-related issues. The Mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion, stated that all municipal departments are cooperating with emergency services to ensure optimal response to the typical winter weather conditions in the city. He also encouraged residents to prepare their homes, follow safety guidelines, and remain vigilant.
General safety advice for winter weather includes avoiding areas under temporary structures during storms, refraining from using elevators or entering underground levels during floods, and not crossing flooded streets. To prevent water pipes from freezing during cold spells, it is recommended to leave a hot water tap dripping slightly. For life-threatening emergencies, residents should contact the fire department at 102. For reporting hazards or more information, the public can call the municipal hotline at 106 or visit the Jerusalem Municipality website.
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