May 19, 2026
When the Red Alert siren sounds, you have 10–90 seconds depending on your zone. Covers shelter steps for home, street, car, children, and elderly.
May 19, 2026
Israel uses two main shelters: mamad, a reinforced room inside your apartment, and miklat, a public shelter in the building. Know where each is, what to keep inside, and exact steps when the siren sounds.
May 19, 2026
The official Israel Home Front Command app sends emergency alerts by location and gives immediate safety instructions during alerts. It covers download steps for iPhone and Android, area settings for home, work, and school, and the basic response rules during an alert.
May 19, 2026
Rocket damage in Israel is handled by the Tax Authority’s Compensation Fund and covers direct damage to homes, apartments, vehicles, business property, and personal belongings. Claims are filed through the Tax Authority Damages Division, with payment based on the official assessment of the loss.