Magen David Adom, the ambulance service, is taking proactive measures to ensure that their medical teams can respond quickly and efficiently in various scenarios. These measures include preparing for potential blackouts caused by natural disasters, earthquakes, extreme weather conditions or even war.
To prevent delays in responding to emergencies, MADA has been preparing to activate alternative means of communication to coordinate their teams and manage emergency calls in case of multiple simultaneous incidents. Additionally, Magen David Adom conducts exercises in different cities and towns across the country to ensure that all employees and volunteers are ready to act in case of a blackout. Recently, exercises have been carried out in Harish and Modi’in where scenarios involving responding to wounded individuals from rocket attacks in areas without power or electronic communications were practiced.
Magen David Adom has also purchased and installed generators, backup power systems and medical equipment to ensure operations can continue during a blackout. Furthermore, specialists working at Magen David Adom stations in the field are being trained to work in situations where there may be interruptions in power and communication. By being proactive and prepared, MADA is taking necessary steps to ensure that they can continue to provide life-saving services even during a blackout.