Under the direction of the Minister of Transportation and Road Safety, Miri Regev, the Director-General of the Ministry, Moshe Ben Zaken, held a preparedness meeting with all subsidiary companies in anticipation of the expected storm tonight. During the meeting, it was decided to raise the alert level across all land, sea, and air systems.
Roads and Infrastructure: Full Readiness on Routes
Netivei Israel: Field teams have been reinforced, snow plows and salt spreaders have been deployed in the north, and the advanced sensor system for real-time monitoring of flash floods in streams has been activated for the safety of road users.
Netivei Ayalon: Flood hotspots in the Gush Dan area have been mapped, pump operations and the “bioviot” (likely referring to drainage systems or water pumps) have been reinforced, and patrol teams have switched to continuous round-the-clock operation.
Moriyah (Jerusalem): Work has been carried out to strengthen fences and elements at construction sites, drainage systems have been cleared to prevent blockages and flooding, and municipal maintenance teams have been reinforced.
חוצה ישראל (Cross Israel): Heavy machinery and emergency teams have been put on alert at all company projects.
Trains and Public Transportation:
Israel Railways and NTA (Metropolitan Mass Transit System): Scaffolding and infrastructure have been secured, drainage systems at stations and along routes have been cleaned, and drivers have been briefed on driving in poor visibility conditions.
Jerusalem (Public Transport and Light Rail): The Transportation Management Center has been moved to an emergency mode. Drainage and proactive pruning operations have been carried out along the light rail route.
Aviation and Ports
Israel Airports Authority: Preparations for schedule changes due to weather conditions.
Raspan (likely referring to a maritime authority): A directive has been issued to the public to avoid maritime activities and surfing on beaches until conditions stabilize.
Road Safety (Ralp”ad – National Road Safety Authority)
Guidelines have been published for the public, emphasizing adjusting speed, maintaining distance, and prohibiting crossing flooded roads. A severe warning to motorcyclists due to the risk of skidding.