The Home Front Command recommends keeping your protected space stocked with essential supplies for at least 3 days. Preparation also includes maintaining a written list of emergency contacts and ensuring special equipment for household members with disabilities.

Emergency Supplies Checklist

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Essential Equipment (for at least 3 days)

• Water: 3 liters per person per day
• Food: non-perishable food for all household members
• Emergency lighting (flashlight and batteries)
• First aid kit
• Medicine and printed prescriptions
• Battery-powered radio and spare batteries
• Portable chargers for mobile devices
• Unique food for specific household needs (babies, elderly, pets)

Additional Recommended Items

• Backup batteries for essential equipment (especially medical devices)
• Photocopies of essential documents (ID, driver’s license, passport)
• Fire extinguisher and smoke detector
• Cash sufficient for household needs
• At least half a tank of fuel in the car
• Activities for children (games, coloring materials, stationery)
• Equipment and food for animals

Storage Tips

• Store everything in a bag you can grab quickly if you need to relocate
• Priority items: water, food, medicine, communication means
• Items that must stay dry (documents, clothing): place in sealed plastic bags
• If you have a MAMAD, store emergency equipment inside it
• If items need refrigeration: attach a note to the bag and inform household members
• Involve all household members in compiling the list; show them the contents and storage location

Maintenance Schedule

Task	Frequency
Change water bottles and check food supply	Every 3 months
Check batteries and electronic devices	Every 6 months
Verify gas container integrity and capacity	Periodically

Appoint a household member responsible for periodic inspections. For gas: private homes should keep a spare tank full; shared buildings should ensure the storage tank is more than half full.

Equipment for People with Disabilities

General:

• Medical documents: condition details, regular medications, allergies, communication difficulties
• Medical status sheet from your family doctor
• Special dry or canned food for unique nutritional needs
• If dependent on a caregiver: wear a necklace or bracelet identifying your condition
• Medical equipment: ensure battery operation is possible; keep backup batteries and chargers
• Contact list: phone numbers and addresses of helpful relatives, neighbors, and organizations

Visual impairment:

• Headphones and chargers (with backup batteries)
• Mark equipment in large handwriting, luminous tape, or Braille
• Phone numbers and addresses written in Braille or large print
• Service dog equipment: food, medication, bowls, favorite toy, leash, mouth guard, thick socks (for broken glass), copies of dog license, vaccination certificates, and vet contact info

Hearing disability:

• Hearing aid plus spare batteries or an independent charger
• Cleaning kits and drying boxes for hearing aids
• FM system, personal amplifier, or speakerphone (if routinely used)
• Paper and writing utensils
• List of sign language translators
• Tag stating your need for communication mediation
• Card identifying you as a sign language speaker, with messages such as “I only read lips”

Mobility disability:

• Wheelchair users: puncture repair kit, pump, spare inner tubes, heavy-duty gloves for rough terrain
• Motorized wheelchair or scooter: additional batteries, charger, and a non-motorized wheelchair as backup
• If dependent on electricity: backup batteries or a generator
• Tag indicating communication mediation needs (if applicable)
• Hygiene products and assistive tool batteries/chargers

Emergency Phone Numbers

Keep a written list of these numbers — do not rely solely on your phone. Place copies with your emergency supplies and give one to each family member.

Number	Service	SMS / WhatsApp
100	Israel Police	SMS: 052-2020100
101	Magen David Adom (ambulance)	SMS+WhatsApp: 052-7000101
102	Fire and Rescue Services	SMS+WhatsApp: 050-5960735
103	Electric Corporation	SMS+WhatsApp: 055-7000103
104	Home Front Command	SMS+WhatsApp: 052-9104104
105	Child Online Protection Bureau	—
106–109	Local municipality	—
110	Israel Police information hotline	—

Tips for your contact list:

• Note the skills of contacts (e.g., “David — medic,” “Neighbor — plumber,” “Friend — electrician”)
• Include: emergency organizations, local municipality, family members, neighbors, and friends
• In emergencies, remote assistance matters — emergency forces can guide you by phone (e.g., helping an injured person before an ambulance arrives)