'Be ready for a major quake'

 Printer-friendly version

By Stan Goodenough
October 22, 2009

Israel is located in an area of intense and ongoing seismic activity, and needs to be ready to cope in the event of an earthquake - possibly a catastrophic one.

According to a report carried on Israel National News (INN) Thursday, Israel Deputy Defense Minister Matan Vilnai warned of the danger that could strike 'more unexpectedly than the Yom Kippur War of 1973.'

It was essential that local authorities be as prepared as possible to meet the needs of disaster victims - both military and natural - for a number of days.

Vilnai toured northern communities including Akko, Safed and Tiberias.

According to INN, increased seismic activity in Israel's north last year led the government to begin preparing for the possibility of a major earthquake.

The Knesset (Israel's parliament) annually debates and discusses the state of Israel's readiness for a major temblor.

"Statistically" the country is due for a serious quake at any time.

Related Articles:

• Broken promises leave kids in rocket zone unprotected
• Leftist paper: Netanyahu "knows about" mass outpost evacuation plan
• Survey: How Israeli Jews see Christians, Christianity
• Final vote tally confirms Kadima win
• Exit polls place Livni's Kadima in front

Support us!
Buy Israeli products

	Tekuma - Story of Israel's Rebirth $58.47 - 55% OFF! DVD box set outlining the miracle of the State of Israel
	Body Care Set $14.95 - 70% OFF! Dead Sea creams nourish and protect
	Medium Shofar $39.95 - 28% OFF! Classical ram's horn shofar

Sponsors: