Ichud Hatzalah volunteers are working hard ahead of Purim to get their safety message out – advising children and adults to distance themselves from dangerous illegal fireworks. The EMS organization has launched a program to get the message out amid the realization a number of people are injured annually on Purim from fireworks R”L, some sustaining permanent disabilities as a result.

Ichud volunteers this week have been concentrating on Rechasim, literally going street to street with their message. The campaign enjoys the backing, cooperation and participation of local elected officials.

The EMS organization is simultaneously working with Zevulun district police to reach other communities in that area.

Ichud Carmel District Chief Naftali Rothenberg explains “We wish all residents and children of Rechasim a happy Purim and call on you all to refrain from using caps, firecrackers and other dangerous fireworks and to cooperate with local government officials and Ichud volunteers getting the message out in the city.

Rechasim Mayor Rav Yitzchak Reich concurs, thanking Ichud volunteers for their efforts in the city. The mayor credits Ichud efforts with a significantly discernable reduction in the use of fireworks in Rechasim.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem / Photos: Ichud Hatzalah Carmel District spokesman’s office)