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| Turning Point 3: National Home Front Training Exercise |
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31 May 2009 , 23:30
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| Rescue forces during the Turning Point 2 Drill. Photo: IDF Spokesperson IDF Spokesperson |
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The IDF Home Front Command, in conjunction with the National Emergency Authority, carried out a comprehensive national training exercise across Israel aimed at improving Israel's national preparedness
Rani Sneh
On Sunday (May 31st, 2009), the IDF Home Front Command, in conjunction with the National Emergency Authority, is currently carrying out a comprehensive national training exercise across Israel. The exercise involves various governmental offices, local authorities, security and rescue teams, the Israeli education establishment and other public and private institutions.
The exercise, taking place for the third consecutive year, was scheduled and planned in advance as a part of the IDF’s 2009 training plan. The exercise was thoroughly planned during the last few months by an Israeli national committee comprising the representatives of different governmental institutions. The exercise is aimed at improving Israel's national preparedness by exercising the coordinated operation of its emergency response institutions during emergencies. The exercise will examine the simultaneous functioning of the various institutions in order to highlight possible areas for improvement.
As a part of the exercise, at 11 am, Tuesday, June 2nd, a 90 second siren will sound across the country. Field exercises simulating various scenarios will take place between Tuesday-Thursday, June 2nd-4th. The Home Front Command will also broadcast instructions and tutorial videos on a public channel, and will demonstrate to viewers how to choose a protected space and what to do when a siren is sounded. In addition, radio broadcasts, banner display on websites and magnets will be distributed to inform the general population.
According to Col. Hilik Sofer, Head of the Population Department of the Home Front Command, the population’s expectation from the Home Front Command is the entry of the general population to spaces chosen in advance. The current campaign run by the Home Front Command, which began immediately after the Passover holiday, dealt with the selection and preparation of the spaces utilized as shelters, as well as, the time given to each citizen to get to a space according to their location and the relevant threat posed.
Schools, kindergartens and educational institutions across Israel will participate in the exercise, practicing emergency entry into protected spaces. Rear military bases, governmental offices and public institutions will also practice entry into protected spaces upon hearing the siren. The exercise will also involve the municipal authorities and their liaison units to the Home Front Command who will be called up for the exercise.
For more information, please visit the Home Front Command website at WWW.OREF.ORG.IL. Information is provided in Hebrew, Arabic, English and other languages.
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