Haifa

General information

Demographics (according to CBS data from 2022):

מחוז: חיפה
מעמד מוניציפלי: עירייה
שטח (קמ”ר): 72.93
שנת פרסום תוכנית היערכות: 2021

צפיפות אוכלוסייה לקמ”ר: 4,417.7
סה”כ אוכלוסייה בסוף שנת 2022: 290,306
התפלגות גילים:
0-19: 25.4%  |  20-64: 53.8%  |  בני 65 ומעלה: 20.8%
אחוז גידול האוכלוסייה לעומת השנה הקודמת: 2.7
מדד חברתי-כלכלי: אשכול 7

Number of missions in each threat - Haifa
Heat Threats - Haifa
Storms and floods - Haifa
חוצה איומים - חיפה
Fires - Haifa
Sea Level Rise - Haifa
permissiontaskthreatField of operationSecondary field of actionactionOperating factorApplication deadlineStep in the processResponse type
HaifaEnforcement: Require residents to remove hazards such as removing debris/pruning vegetation, etc.FiresFire preventionהסרת מפגעיםEnforcement and supervision of hazard removal2022Applicationadministrative
HaifaOpen Space Values Survey (in progress)heatהתאמת המרחב הציבורי להתחממותProtecting urban ecosystemsConducting a survey of open space values2022Forming a situational pictureInfrastructure
HaifaSustainable school routines: saving electricity, reducing the use of paper and plastic, adopting urban nature, and more.Crossing threatsCommunity building and partnershipsEducation to address the climate crisisBuilding and distributing educational programs on climate assessments2021ApplicationCommunity
HaifaElementary School Environmental and Sustainability Program: Haifa Children Care for a Better Future - All Education Department Students Will Go Through the ProgramCrossing threatsCommunity building and partnershipsEducation to address the climate crisisBuilding and distributing educational programs on climate assessments2021ApplicationCommunity
HaifaEnvironment and Climate Program for Middle Schools - All students in the Department of Education will complete the program.Crossing threatsCommunity building and partnershipsEducation to address the climate crisisBuilding and distributing educational programs on climate assessments2024ApplicationCommunity
HaifaEnvironment and Climate Crisis Program Upper Division - All students in the Department of Education will take the program.Crossing threatsCommunity building and partnershipsEducation to address the climate crisisBuilding and distributing educational programs on climate assessments2024ApplicationCommunity
HaifaPromoting the issue of green roofs in the Authority's buildings and in the private sectorheatClimate-adapted constructionAcclimatization of roofs and facadesBuilding green, blue and brown roofs2021ApplicationInfrastructure
HaifaSustainability training: Developing training and activities within the framework of informal education: Haredim, educators, authority employees, environmental activists - 10 groups per year.Crossing threatsCommunity building and partnershipsEducation to address the climate crisisBuilding leadership and activity programs in informal education for climate assessments2024ApplicationCommunity
HaifaUrban buffer zone plan: Analysis of the existing condition of the city forest irrigation line, including reference to the terrain structure, wind regime, and vegetation type. The plan will include prioritization by sections/neighborhoods and specifications for implementation.FiresFire preventionMaintaining buffer zonesBuilding a municipal plan to protect the buffer zones2022Formulating a planInfrastructure
HaifaPreparation of a multi-year urban forestry plan (external consultant)heatUrban forestMunicipal policy for the urban forestFormulating a multi-year plan for managing the city's wood resources2022Formulating a planadministrative
HaifaEstablishing volunteer neighborhood fire watch teams, including building a training and operating plan. The area of operation and what is required of the volunteers must be specified.FiresResponding to emergency firesEstablishing a local emergency teamגיוס מערך מתנדבים לחירום2022ApplicationCommunity
HaifaEstablishing neighborhood fire watch teams, including building a training and operating plan. The area of operation and what is required of volunteers must be specified - a list of neighborhoods at risk, including prioritizationFiresResponding to emergency firesEstablishing a local emergency teamגיוס מערך מתנדבים לחירום2022ApplicationCommunity
HaifaEnergy independence for continuity of electricity supply: include an option in the plans and examine how to implement itCrossing threatsהיערכות לאירועי קיצוןFunctional continuityEnsuring power supply during emergencies2022ApplicationEmergency
Haifaהכנת בנק הנחיות הנוגעות להצללהheatshadowingImplementing the shading guidelinesImplementing shading guidelines in building plans2022Institutionalizationadministrative
HaifaHiring an external consultant to update the drainage master plan. Plan: Mapping basins requiring treatment and defining implementation phasesStorms and floodsFlood preventionDrainage infrastructureהכנת תכנית אב לניקוז2031Formulating a planInfrastructure
HaifaExisting and required escape routes: mapping the existing ones and promoting the planning and implementation of required routesFiresResponding to emergency firesFormation of a fire warning and evacuation networkPreparing an escape plan and traffic routes2022InstitutionalizationEmergency
HaifaMapping all water infrastructure (hydrants) and routes to fire stationsFiresResponding to emergency firesכיבוי השריפותPreparing a water plan for firefighting2021InstitutionalizationEmergency
HaifaPreparing a request to the Minister of the Interior regarding regulations being formulated for buffer zones. The draft regulations do not reflect suitability for a complex city-forest interface such as Haifa. Adapting a solution to each city-forest interface based on data on the ground should be promoted.FiresFire preventionMaintaining buffer zonesחיזוק שיתוף הפעולה עם הממשלה וגופים נוספים לתחזוק אזורי החיץ2021Applicationadministrative
HaifaBat Galim Marine Nature Reserveheatהתאמת המרחב הציבורי להתחממותProtecting urban ecosystemsImplementing a planning policy that will protect unique ecological systems in the city in a natural way (green infrastructure/nature-based solutions)2024Institutionalizationadministrative
HaifaAddition of trees in accordance with recommendations (implementation).heatUrban forestExpanding the urban forestImplementing a multi-year planting plan2026ApplicationInfrastructure
HaifaCreating an urban conceptual framework to promote a sustainable lifestyle in the communityCrossing threatsCommunity building and partnershipsשיתוף הקהילה בהיערכות עירוניתCreating community plans for climate change adaptation actions2021Formulating a planCommunity
HaifaSustainable lifestyle initiatives in the neighborhood: initiated by the authority/residents - 3 sustainable neighborhoods each yearCrossing threatsCommunity building and partnershipsשיתוף הקהילה בהיערכות עירוניתCreating community plans for climate change adaptation actions2022Formulating a planCommunity
HaifaDetermining a climate and environmental projection in terms of education, community, and urban resilienceCrossing threatsAdapting the municipality's work to the crisisצוות היערכות לאקליםEstablish a dedicated team to promote and coordinate municipal climate change preparedness (can be established as a secondary team to the municipal sustainability team)2021Institutionalizationadministrative
HaifaCenters for the reception of residents in emergencies and for field control (4 in existence)FiresResponding to emergency firesFormation of a fire warning and evacuation networkמיפוי מוקדים לפינוי2022Forming a situational pictureEmergency
HaifaPreparing a request to the Ministry of Finance for comprehensive budgeting for the issue of preventing and reducing fire damage.Crossing threatsAdapting the municipality's work to the crisisImplementation of the preparedness planFinding new sources of funding for preparedness activities2021Applicationadministrative
HaifaWorkshops to save electricity consumption in disadvantaged neighborhoods - 3 groups per yearCrossing threatsProviding a response to vulnerable populationsReducing energy povertyסדנאות לחסכון בצריכת חשמל בשכונות מוחלשות2022ApplicationCommunity
HaifaHazards within the city: The Public Works Department has a plan that includes reference to open spaces, floodplains, and private areas. Risk factors: type of vegetation, piles of waste and debris, etc.FiresFire preventionהסרת מפגעיםפינוי צמחים, פסולת וגזם שעשויים להצית שריפה2021ApplicationInfrastructure
HaifaJoint emergency team for entities within and outside the PA: Security Division, Welfare Department, Traffic Department, Shefa Department, Fire and Rescue, MDA, and moreCrossing threatsהיערכות לאירועי קיצוןרתימת ארגוני ההצלה והחירוםפלטפורמה עירונית לשת"פ בין ארגוני ההצלה והחרום (רפואה, כבאות, ביטחון ומתנדבים) ותרגול מענה לאירועי אקלים קיצוניים2021ApplicationEmergency
HaifaKsem Fund: Support for electricity payments for struggling households. Is an inspection required? Preparation? Consumer mapping?Crossing threatsProviding a response to vulnerable populationsReducing energy povertyActions to reduce energy poverty2021Applicationadministrative
Haifaקהילה וחינוך: פעילות הסברתית בנוגע לשריפות ונהלי חירוםFiresFire preventionחינוך למניעת שריפותEducational activity regarding fires and emergency procedures2022ApplicationCommunity
HaifaPolicy formulation: beneficial roofs: green/blue/energy productionheatClimate-adapted constructionAcclimatization of roofs and facadesPublishing guidelines and specifications for the design and beneficial use of roofs2022Institutionalizationadministrative
HaifaGuidelines regarding tree habitatheatUrban forestMunicipal policy for the urban forestPublishing a municipal policy for pruning and tree care2022Institutionalizationadministrative
HaifaMaritime Defenses: Advancing the Issue with the GovernmentSea level riseCoastal defenseImplementing tools to protect the coastal and marine spacePromoting the issue of maritime defenses with the government2026Applicationadministrative
Haifaקמפיין הסברה כלל עירוניFiresFire preventionחינוך למניעת שריפותקמפיין הסברה כלל עירוני2022ApplicationCommunity
HaifaGuidelines for construction and vegetation: A. Refreshing guidelines (including invasive species, vegetation and construction). B. Integration into licensing processes, inspection and charging for a certificate of completionFiresFire preventionהסרת מפגעיםRefreshing building and plant guidelines2022Applicationadministrative
HaifaInternal organizational preparation with the assistance of an external consultant to prepare detailsFiresFire preventionהסרת מפגעיםRefreshing building and plant guidelines2022Applicationadministrative
HaifaPublic space: Preparation of a municipal materials bank that includes recommendations for materials that are less warming/warmingheatהתאמת המרחב הציבורי להתחממותUse of climate-friendly materialsשילוב החומרים במרחבים ציבוריים2022ApplicationInfrastructure
HaifaImplementation and maintenance of buffer strips: Implementation includes activities of the Shefa Division, community aspect and pasture.FiresFire preventionMaintaining buffer zonesBuffer zone maintenance2021ApplicationInfrastructure
HaifaTeam of Operations Manager and Engineering Manager for Infrastructure Maintenance to Prevent and Reduce FiresFiresFire preventionהסרת מפגעיםInfrastructure maintenance to prevent and reduce fires2021ApplicationInfrastructure
HaifaCommunity gardens - preserving existing gardens and locating places for new gardens. A garden in a yearCrossing threatsCommunity building and partnershipsStrengthening the sense of community in the AuthoritySupport for community gardens2021ApplicationInfrastructure