Gaps in Israel’s Civilian Preparedness in Emergency
The IDF has been gradually reflecting the concept that Israel’s next conflict will take place in two fronts: In the military front, the IDF...
911 Call Centers Shift to Cloud Computing
As first responder agencies in the US move toward shared ESInet environments and full next-generation 911 infrastructure (NG9-1-1), the ability to record multimedia communications...
iHLS Accelerator is Looking for Game-Changing Technologies
We at the iHLS Security Accelerator are looking for disruptive ground-breaking technologies offering solutions for civilian defense, securing government institutions, vital infrastructure and borders,...
iHLS Accelerator Startup: Disruption in IoT Command and Control
The market of the IoT connected devices is in the midst of a major revolution which has already altered every field, from domestic devices,...
Emergency Alert System to Get New Features
The Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system has been helping US officials to notify communities of important happenings ever since it was introduced in 2012....
Communication Sharing Across Border During Disaster
During a disaster, thousands of people are trying to communicate through the same network at the same time in the same area. This results...
We Are Looking for Groundbreaking Technologies
We at the iHLS Security Accelerator are looking for innovative ground-breaking technologies offering solutions for civilian defense, securing government institutions vital infrastructure and borders,...
First of Its Kind Training Installation for Search and Rescue Teams
As we learn from experience, most of the trapped victims in the aftermath of earthquakes and other natural disasters are rescued by by-passers, rather...
Israeli Local Authorities to Be Trained for Emergency
Local authorities fulfill a major and complex role In the preparedness to an emergency. For the first time, Israeli local authorities’ director generals will receive...
How to React in the Event of a Terrorist Attack?
The terrorist attacks in London during the last months apparently brought about a greater awareness to the need to prepare the public for such...
Egozi: Earthquake Preparedness – Positive Initiative Coupled with Failures
By Arie Egozi
Holding a national drill to practice procedures in the event of an earthquake is very good, however, all the preparations seem minor in...
A New Homeland Security College Founded
Fifteen years after 9/11, the spectre of terrorism remains a global threat and, in response, the University of Albany, New York, announced that it...
Petrus Group – from Breaching Tools to UAVs Engines
Petrus Group specializes in representing foreign companies in Israel as well as dealing with worldwide marketing, establishing industrial co-operations and consultations for aerospace, hi-tech,...
National Emergency Authority Unable to Function
By Arie Egozi
Israel’s National Emergency Authority (RACHEL) is unable to function during an emergency situation. Its formal announcement last week did not change the...
IMI Develops Armored Playhouse For Settlements In Conflict Zone
Israel Military Industries (IMI) has presented at an exhibition for the homefront command for HLS an armored playhouse meant for settlements in conflict areas....
Watch: IAI’s New Cellular Search and Rescue Life-Saving System
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), is introducing RES-Q-CELL cellular search and rescue system, designed to detect survivors in disaster areas, using accurate geo-location of the...
The Role Of Emergency Services in Emergency Scenarios
By Eyal Harel
Last Tuesday a dangerous substance leaked from a vehicle in a main street of one of the neighborhoods in Jerusalem. The incident...
Earthquakes In Israel – How Can We Prepare?
By Eyal Harel**
There have been earthquakes in Israel and there will be more in the future, based on Geology and our location on the...
Rafael presents ABS 4: A Computerized Environment Simulator
Rafael is presenting ABS 4 - a crisis management team trainer system that allows the trainees to use a combination of Live Virtual and...
Call For Proposals For Startups In The Field of Defense and...
I-HLS is currently building a new and unique accelerator for Defense and Homeland Security. The accelerator is meant for technological projects after a feasibility...
Terrorism: Agriculture Should Have No Less Concerns
The US House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security’s Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications Subcommittee recently held a hearing to examine the threat level...
DHS Introduces Changes To Terror Alert System
Following the September 11, 2001 attacks on America a colour-coded alert systems was introduced. After a decade rife with criticism of the system it...
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