Practical Guidance
Save these numbers in your phone today. In an emergency, knowing who to call can save a life. Israel's emergency services are well-trained and responsive, and many offer English-language support.
Essential Contacts
Police — 100
Magen David Adom / Ambulance — 101
Fire & Rescue — 102
Home Front Command — 104
Municipal services — commonly 106, (double check your own municipality's service number_
Ministry of Health — *5400
Population and Immigration Authority — *3450 for relevant administrative issues.
Ministry of Transport — *4515 for transport/licensing information.
Useful Info to store on your phone.
- Children's ID numbers.
- Kupat cholim.
- Paediatrician.
- School/gan.
- Emergency contacts.
- Allergies.
- Medication.
- Home address in Hebrew.
- Building/va'ad contact.
- Insurance details.
For young children, make sure caregivers and babysitters know where this information is.
During National Emergencies
Instructions can change depending on the situation, so don't reproduce static shelter instructions on Anglo Dads and leave them there for years.
Make sure you have downloaded the Home Front Command App for current official instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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