Tag Archives: Winter

Israeli EMS Organization United Hatzalah, Distributing Hundreds of Electrical Generators To Orphanages, Schools, Medical Clinics, and Families In Need, Across Ukraine

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Elias Romano

As Ukraine is being wracked with sub-zero temperatures, snow, and with the persistent shortage of electricity caused by the continuation of the war, numerous establishments such as schools, orphanages, and medical clinics have requested assistance in coping with the extremely … Continue reading →

Posted in International Rescue Missions, Press | Tagged cold, electricity, generators, Kyiv, Lviv, Odessa, snow, Ukraine, Uman, United Hatzalah, Winter | Leave a comment

Father Resuscitated In The Rain After Collapsing In Front Of Son Just Before Shabbat

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Raphael Poch

In what turned out to be a dramatic and successful CPR that took place on Friday evening, just as Shabbat was coming in, a father collapsed in front of his son and was saved by the quick reaction of his … Continue reading →

Posted in COVID-19, Press, UH Volunteer Features, Women Volunteers | Tagged Covid-19, CPR, defibrillator, Efrat, EMS, EMT, first responder, Life Saver, PPE, rain, saving a life, Shabbat, storm, successful, United Hatzalah, Winter | Leave a comment

Keeping The Elderly Warm In Midst Of Corona Winter

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Raphael Poch

Due to the winter cold and the countrywide lockdown restrictions becoming tightened and more severe, United Hatzalah along with the International Federation of Christians and Jews (IFCJ), took it upon themselves to give out blankets and food stamps to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Press, Ten Kavod, UH Volunteer Features | Tagged Community, Covid-19, elderly, EMS, EMT, Kiryat Gat, senior care, seniors, Ten Kavod, United Hatzalah, Winter | Leave a comment

In Winter Weather The Right Vehicle Saves The Day

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Raphael Poch

One of the lesser-known vehicles that United Hatzalah uses to save lives is the ATV or All-Terrain-Vehicle. The organization has close to 40 of these vehicles distributed across the country in locations where there is a lot of need for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Ambulance, ATV, EMS, EMT, flash flood, rain, Rescue, Search and Rescue, storm, United Hatzalah, Winter | Leave a comment

Tips for Winter Weather from United Hatzalah

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Raphael Poch

United Hatzalah has completed its nationwide preparations for the coming winter storm that is expected to hit Israel on Wednesday afternoon and evening. As part of these preparations, the organization has issued a list of best practices for getting through … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Ambulance, Emergency, EMS, EMT, first responder, Frostbite, Hypothermia, United Hatzalah, Winter | Leave a comment