The Home Front Command has reissued its safety instructions for residents of southwestern Israel following the military escalation in Gaza, which it says "may last a few days and possibly even intensify." The instructions are as follows:
Upon hearing a siren, explosion or "Tzeva Adom" ("Color Red"), make sure to enter protective areas according to the following alert times based on your location:
Towns near the Gaza security fence, including Sderot: Stay indoors, at this stage. All gatherings are forbidden.
Towns within the 10 kilometer range from Gaza Strip: Enter protective areas within 15 seconds. All gatherings are forbidden.
Towns within the 10 to 20 kilometer range from Gaza Strip, including Ashkelon, Netivot and the towns around them: Enter protective areas within 30 seconds.
Towns within the 20 to 30 kilometer range from Gaza Strip, including Ashdod, Ofakim, Kiryat Malachi, Kiryat Gat, Rahat and the towns around them: Enter protective areas within 45 seconds.
After five minutes, it is permitted to leave the protective areas if no other instructions were given. No relief sirens will be sounded.
It is important to stay away from unidentified objects or rockets that are lying on the ground. In such cases, call the police.
Strict adherence to instructions and entering protective areas saves lives.
Home Front Command and Emergency Forces are prepared for all incidents, and are spread out throughout the area to provide help as needed.
For additional information call the Home Front Command Information Center at telephone number *1207.
Follow the instructions provided through the media.