Home Front Command: 2027 Will Be the Year of Earthquake Preparedness

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The Home Front Command announced that 2027 will be designated as the year of earthquake preparedness. The announcement was made following the earthquake in Eilat. The plan will include drills in local authorities, strengthening rescue capabilities and training IDF forces. The National Home Front Training Center (Ma'al'a) will lead the training of forces and authorities to cope with complex emergency scenarios.

The plan focuses on strengthening local authorities and improving rescue and relief capabilities. Within its framework, exercises and drills will be held, culminating in a national drill. The announcement was published after an earthquake of magnitude 4.5 triggered a real-time alert in Eilat and the Arava.

The Home Front Command is preparing for the next earthquake, which could be devastating, it was said. Following the event in Eilat, the body is preparing for a scenario of a significant earthquake in Israel.