In light of forecasting weather over the coming weekend, city councils have instructed welfare and security agencies to prepare for emergency incidents and find shelter for street vendors

The Jerusalem Municipality is preparing for inclement weather this weekend. The mayor, Moshe Leon, instructed the municipal divisions to prepare for the possibility of snowfall in the capital and instructed them to prepare for various scenarios and hazards.

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"I urge residents to be attentive to the weather forecast, to act accordingly, to obey emergency and safety guidelines," Leon read. "In the event of snow falling in the city, alongside the white celebration, it is important to apply all safety rules for your home and neighbors."

According to the updated forecast by the Jerusalem Municipality, winter weather with low temperatures and precipitation is expected this weekend and there is a chance of light snowfall in the capital. The Urban Emergency Headquarters is now completing its preparations for inclement weather and recommends residents stay safe, especially in traffic and foot traffic to prepare for inclement weather and obey the guidelines circulated in the media.

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City councils recommend that residents check the integrity of the heating systems, especially those requiring ventilation, ensure roof sealing, windows and shutters, as well as clean and open water drainage cells in courtyards and gutters on the roofs. Trees and branches should be prepared and trimmed in private gardens close to cables, inspected electrical system safety, equipped with emergency lighting, reinforced antennas, solar water heaters and other roofing objects.

In addition, the municipality emphasizes that there is a concern about road accidents, pedestrian lanes, near the work sites and the low-flood areas.

106 Municipal Offices are being prepared to respond to public inquiries and to direct municipal authorities to deal with the perpetrators. Municipal welfare officials take tours to locate street children and offer to evacuate them to shelters. If they do not want to be evacuated, the social workers will provide them with blankets and warm clothing.

The municipality reports that emergency and rescue officials are prepared to deal with any emergency. The format of the municipal emergency response operation will be determined according to the weather forecast and will be published in the media.