MDA officials report that over 100 ambulances were dispatched to the scene from around the country. The capital shifted into a state of emergency, with all city hospitals dealing with the many victims of the tragedy. Blood bank officials praised the public response; some 800 portions of blood were donated over the night. Medical officials ask that donors continue to come to Magen David Adom offices during the course of next week to give blood. All Yad Sarah branches in Jerusalem will be operating today to serve the needs of the many injured in the Talpiot disaster. Many of the wounded praised the speedy reaction of the security and rescue forces.