Kafr Qara

General information

Demographics (according to CBS data from 2022):

מחוז: חיפה
מעמד מוניציפלי: מועצה מקומית
שטח (קמ”ר): 7.81
שנת פרסום תוכנית היערכות: 

צפיפות אוכלוסייה לקמ”ר: 2,562.5
סה”כ אוכלוסייה בסוף שנת 2022: 20,018
התפלגות גילים:
0-19: 35.9%  |  20-64: 57.5%  |  בני 65 ומעלה: 6.6%
אחוז גידול האוכלוסייה לעומת השנה הקודמת: 1.7
מדד חברתי-כלכלי: אשכול 5

Number of missions in each threat - Kafr Qara
Heat Threats - Kafr Qara
Storms and floods - Kafr Qara
חוצה איומים - כפר קרע
Fires - Kafr Qara
permissiontaskthreatField of operationSecondary field of actiontaskOperating factorApplication deadlineStep in the processResponse type
Kafr QaraConducting extensive public outreach on sustainability and recycling issues (social media, organized conferences, happening events)Crossing threatsCommunity building and partnershipsשיתוף הקהילה בהיערכות עירוניתארגון אירועים עירוניים להעלאת מודעות בנושא האקליםחינוך, עמותת "צלול״, שפ"עMid-rangeApplicationCommunity
Kafr QaraExpanding the environmental education program to additional age groupsCrossing threatsCommunity building and partnershipsEducation to address the climate crisisBuilding and distributing educational programs on climate assessments2025ApplicationCommunity
Kafr QaraPromoting the implementation of green walls and green roofs in existing and new public buildingsheatClimate-adapted constructionAcclimatization of roofs and facadesBuilding green, blue and brown roofsEngineering, Shefa2025ApplicationInfrastructure
Kafr QaraAdoption of control and measurement indicatorsCrossing threatsAdapting the municipality's work to the crisisImplementation of the preparedness planBuilding control mechanisms and monitoring the progress of the implementationFormulating a planadministrative
Kafr QaraMonitoring measurement, control and implementation of the programCrossing threatsAdapting the municipality's work to the crisisImplementation of the preparedness planBuilding control mechanisms and monitoring the progress of the implementationFormulating a planadministrative
Kafr QaraRemoving barriers to implementation and implementationCrossing threatsAdapting the municipality's work to the crisisImplementation of the preparedness planBuilding control mechanisms and monitoring the progress of the implementationFormulating a planadministrative
Kafr QaraMaintaining the involvement profile of the mayor and senior managementCrossing threatsAdapting the municipality's work to the crisisImplementation of the preparedness planBuilding control mechanisms and monitoring the progress of the implementationFormulating a planadministrative
Kafr QaraEstablishing subcommittees to implement or monitor complex measuresCrossing threatsAdapting the municipality's work to the crisisImplementation of the preparedness planBuilding control mechanisms and monitoring the progress of the implementationFormulating a planadministrative
Kafr QaraEstablishing partnerships with the public sector, the business sector, and the city's residentsCrossing threatsAdapting the municipality's work to the crisisImplementation of the preparedness planBuilding control mechanisms and monitoring the progress of the implementationFormulating a planadministrative
Kafr QaraRecommendation for municipal policy on climate crisis issues: Prioritizing major steps and examining their economic impactCrossing threatsAdapting the municipality's work to the crisisImplementation of the preparedness planFormulating an implementation plan for the first yearFormulating a planadministrative
Kafr Qaraתכנון פתרונות לניהול נגר ומניעת הצפות על בסיס נתוני תכן מעודכנים אשר כוללים התייחסות להשפעות שינויי אקלים על עוצמות הגשםStorms and floodsFlood preventionFormulation of a strategic plan for managing the Authority's watershedFormulating a carpenter management planengineering2025Formulating a planadministrative
Kafr Qaraמיפוי אוכלוסיית המתנדבים בתחום הרווחה. שיוך המתנדבים לאוכלוסיות רגישות ופגיעות על פי המיפוי ולפי עיסוקם.Crossing threatsProviding a response to vulnerable populationsהכנת אוכלוסיות פגיעותגיוס ושילוב מתנדבים להדרכה וליווי של אוכלוסיות פגיעות וקידום אורח חיים מקייםרווחה, רווחה ביישובים2025ApplicationCommunity
Kafr QaraEnsuring the allocation of resources from the various departmentsCrossing threatsAdapting the municipality's work to the crisisImplementation of the preparedness planDefining a structured budget line for implementing the plan in the municipal budgetApplicationadministrative
Kafr QaraCreating a tool for updating information on energy consumption, tracking and reporting changesCrossing threatsהיערכות לאירועי קיצוןFunctional continuityImplementation of control and monitoring systems for municipal electricityהנדסה, חשמל, יועץ הנדסי, שפ"עMid-rangeApplicationInfrastructure
Kafr QaraCreating a tool for assessing the energy consumption forecast as a result of changes in the settlement.Crossing threatsהיערכות לאירועי קיצוןFunctional continuityImplementation of control and monitoring systems for municipal electricityהנדסה, חשמל, שפ"עMid-rangeApplicationInfrastructure
Kafr QaraCompletion of equipment and means for survival and the independent functioning of absorption centers during emergencies.Crossing threatsהיערכות לאירועי קיצוןUrban Resilience CentersPreparing the Resilience Center to absorb residents in an emergency (equipping, preparing infrastructure, and planning for dividing the space for uses)ביטחון וחירום, ביטחון יישובי, ועדת מל"ח, רווחה ביישוביםMid-rangeApplicationInfrastructure
Kafr QaraWriting and validating operating procedures for the volunteer population according to relevant emergency reference scenariosCrossing threatsProviding a response to vulnerable populationsTraining of aid providersTraining a volunteer network to assist the community during an extreme eventרווחה, רווחה ביישוביםMid-rangeApplicationCommunity
Kafr QaraImproving the ability to monitor and predict extreme climatic events (fires, floods, and heat waves)Crossing threatsמערך התראה לאירועי קיצוןForecast data concentrationEstablishing a decision support system for preparing for extreme eventsביטחון וחירום, ביטחון יישובי, שפ"עMid-rangeFormulating a planInfrastructure
Kafr QaraAdvancing planning processes and procedures: A decision-making support system to improve preparedness for a climate extreme eventCrossing threatsמערך התראה לאירועי קיצוןForecast data concentrationEstablishing a decision support system for preparing for extreme events2025Formulating a planInfrastructure
Kafr QaraEstablishment of a climate/environmental monitoring stationCrossing threatsמערך התראה לאירועי קיצוןForecast data concentrationEstablishment of a climatic and environmental monitoring station2025Forming a situational pictureInfrastructure
Kafr QaraStarting a routine of joint exercises and training for emergency situations, primarily fires and fires in spaceFiresResponding to emergency firesכיבוי השריפותהקמת תשתיות לטיפול בשריפות ברמה אזוריתביטחון וחירום, ביטחון ישובי, גופי חירום והצלה2025ApplicationEmergency
Kafr QaraHolding a joint regional forum with neighboring localities in the region, led by Ara, Arara, and the Menashe Regional CouncilFiresResponding to emergency firesכיבוי השריפותהקמת תשתיות לטיפול בשריפות ברמה אזוריתביטחון וחירום, ביטחון ישובי, לשכת ראש רשות2025ApplicationEmergency
Kafr QaraInstitutionalizing cooperation between localities on emergency preparedness issuesFiresResponding to emergency firesכיבוי השריפותהקמת תשתיות לטיפול בשריפות ברמה אזוריתביטחון וחירום, ביטחון ישובי, לשכת ראש רשות2025ApplicationEmergency
Kafr QaraEstablishing a community forest as a green lungheatUrban forestExpanding the urban forestExpanding the urban forest in parks2025ApplicationInfrastructure
Kafr QaraCooling outdoor areas of public buildings: 1. Setting a target for the amount of shade required - at least 50% of outdoor areas will be shaded 2. Preference for natural shading solutions (trees)heatshadowingExpanding the urban forestExpanding the urban forest on streets and in areas of public buildingsengineering2025Institutionalizationadministrative
Kafr QaraThickening the drain that drains the northern neighborhood in the settlement. In cooperation with the Kishon Drainage Authority and the Iron Water Authority, the drainage line of the Mu'awiya settlement was diverted to the north.Storms and floodsFlood preventionDrainage infrastructureStrengthening and maintaining drainage and channeling systemsהנדסה, מי עירון, רשות ניקוז קישוןMid-rangeApplicationInfrastructure
Kafr QaraCreating a plan to release barriers that pose a difficulty in draining and routing runoff waterStorms and floodsFlood preventionDrainage infrastructureStrengthening and maintaining drainage and channeling systemsEngineering, ShefaMid-rangeApplicationInfrastructure
Kafr QaraExpanding the distribution of containers by recycling corporations (Mai, Tamir) throughout the communityStorms and floodsFlood preventionDrainage infrastructureStrengthening and maintaining drainage and channeling systemsעמותת "צלול", שפ"ע, תכנון אסטרטגיMid-rangeApplicationInfrastructure
Kafr QaraEstablishing a routine fracture treatment for local drainage devicesStorms and floodsFlood preventionDrainage infrastructureStrengthening and maintaining drainage and channeling systemsשפ"ע2025ApplicationInfrastructure
Kafr QaraEstablishing a volunteer-based patrol from within the community to educate and implement waste reduction and encourage recyclingStorms and floodsFlood preventionDrainage infrastructureStrengthening and maintaining drainage and channeling systemsשפ"ע2025ApplicationInfrastructure
Kafr QaraIncreasing the distribution of receptors in sensitive areasStorms and floodsFlood preventionDrainage infrastructureStrengthening and maintaining drainage and channeling systemsשפ"עLong rangeApplicationInfrastructure
Kafr QaraReducing waste production and use of disposable utensils – purchasing dishwashers for public institutionsStorms and floodsFlood preventionDrainage infrastructureStrengthening and maintaining drainage and channeling systems2025ApplicationInfrastructure
Kafr QaraInstitutionalizing routine treatments, maintenance, and upgrades for community drainage systemsStorms and floodsFlood preventionDrainage infrastructureStrengthening and maintaining drainage and channeling systems2025ApplicationInfrastructure
Kafr QaraInformation activities for residents on how to behave in an emergencyCrossing threatsCommunity building and partnershipsPreparing the community for extreme eventsCreating a dialogue with the community to change patterns of use of public space during extreme weather conditionsביטחון וחירום, ביטחון ישובי, דוברות, רווחה, חינוך2025ApplicationCommunity
Kafr QaraMaster plan for shading the pedestrian path network in Kafr Qara and implementation through the Green Network Policy Document and Urban Development PlanheatshadowingUrban Shading ProgramWriting an urban shading planEngineering, Shefa2025Formulating a planadministrative
Kafr QaraMapping and selecting natural and artificial shading solutions and developing them in accordance with the existing road routeheatshadowingUrban Shading ProgramWriting an urban shading planEngineering, Shefa2025Formulating a planadministrative
Kafr QaraDetailed planning for adding shading in the communityheatshadowingUrban Shading ProgramWriting an urban shading plan2025Formulating a planadministrative
Kafr QaraEstablishing a Climate Change Preparedness Committee (aka the Core Team) – Moving from Plan to ImplementationCrossing 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)2025Institutionalizationadministrative
Kafr QaraA climate change preparedness committee should be established, headed by the head of the local council, which will serve as a follow-up committee to the steering committee. The committee, the core team, and the professional teams will be responsible for continuing the authority's preparedness for climate change and for implementing this plan.Crossing 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)Institutionalizationadministrative
Kafr QaraLocating and defining strategic focal points for pedestrians, such as heat island areas, Hot Spots, and intersections where increased shading coverage is required.heatshadowingMapping shaded areasMapping shaded areasEngineering, Shefa2025Forming a situational pictureadministrative
Kafr QaraCreating an accurate mapping of vulnerable and sensitive populations in the locality. The emphasis is on sensitivity to the consequences of emergencies resulting from climate hazards: heat waves or flooding and inundations.Crossing threatsProviding a response to vulnerable populationsAssistance program for vulnerable populationsMapping the population in the various neighborhoodsרווחה, רווחה ביישובים2025Forming a situational pictureadministrative
Kafr QaraAccurate spatial mapping of vulnerable populations in the localityCrossing threatsProviding a response to vulnerable populationsAssistance program for vulnerable populationsMapping the population in the various neighborhoods2025Forming a situational pictureadministrative
Kafr QaraMapping areas susceptible to flooding throughout the communityStorms and floodsביצוע הערכת סיכונים להצפותFlood risk mappingMapping and identifying areas vulnerable to floodingEngineering, Shefa2025Forming a situational pictureadministrative
Kafr QaraMapping areas susceptible to flooding and reducing the potential danger in themStorms and floodsביצוע הערכת סיכונים להצפותFlood risk mappingMapping and identifying areas vulnerable to flooding2025Forming a situational pictureadministrative
Kafr QaraMapping local absorption centers during emergenciesCrossing threatsהיערכות לאירועי קיצוןUrban Resilience CentersMapping local absorption centers during emergenciesביטחון וחירום, ביטחון יישובי, ועדת מל"ח, רווחה ביישובים2025Forming a situational pictureEmergency
Kafr Qaraעבור כל מרכז יצירת מיפוי האוכלוסייה אשר תתפנה אל מרכז זה בהתאם לשיוך מרחבי של מגורים ביישובCrossing threatsהיערכות לאירועי קיצוןUrban Resilience CentersMapping local absorption centers during emergenciesביטחון וחירום, ביטחון יישובי, ועדת מל"ח, רווחה ביישובים2025Forming a situational pictureEmergency
Kafr QaraMapping infrastructure and resource gaps. Creating inventory lists of missing equipment to be completed at each absorption center.Crossing threatsהיערכות לאירועי קיצוןUrban Resilience CentersMapping local absorption centers during emergenciesביטחון וחירום, ביטחון יישובי, ועדת מל"ח, רווחה ביישובים2025Forming a situational pictureEmergency
Kafr QaraAnalysis of the probability of achieving rainfall and flooding intensities in the various areas of the localityStorms and floodsביצוע הערכת סיכונים להצפותFlood risk mappingמיפוי פוטנציאל הצפותEngineering, ShefaMid-rangeForming a situational pictureadministrative
Kafr QaraCreating a mapping of gaps in resources and infrastructure in the field of welfare, as a response to the needs of vulnerable and sensitive populationsCrossing threatsProviding a response to vulnerable populationsAssistance program for vulnerable populationsMapping needs to reduce specific risks for vulnerable populations in response to the climate crisisרווחה, רווחה ביישובים2025Forming a situational pictureadministrative
Kafr QaraMapping areas of abundant growth and interface areas between the built-up area and the natural forest and woodlandFiresFire preventionMaintaining buffer zonesMapping the city's drainage lines with the natural forest prone to firesביטחון וחירום, ביטחון יישובי2025Forming a situational pictureadministrative
Kafr QaraEstablishing a proactive community-based maintenance routine to prevent fires, including pruning vegetation, trimming bushes and treesFiresFire preventionהסרת מפגעיםפינוי צמחים, פסולת וגזם שעשויים להצית שריפהשפ"ע2025ApplicationInfrastructure
Kafr QaraValidation of procedures for managing the community during an emergencyCrossing threatsהיערכות לאירועי קיצוןPreparing a municipal emergency procedure for storms and hurricanesDetails of required actions as part of the preparation of municipal emergency agenciesSecurity and emergency2025InstitutionalizationEmergency
Kafr QaraImplementing the plan, its principles, and channels of action in the work plans of all the Authority's departmentsCrossing threatsAdapting the municipality's work to the crisisImplementation of the preparedness planDeveloping climate action plans for each department in the municipality2025Formulating a planadministrative
Kafr QaraAppointment of a controlling and synchronizing factor for all emergency operation complexesCrossing threatsהיערכות לאירועי קיצוןרתימת ארגוני ההצלה והחירוםפלטפורמה עירונית לשת"פ בין ארגוני ההצלה והחרום (רפואה, כבאות, ביטחון ומתנדבים) ותרגול מענה לאירועי אקלים קיצונייםSecurity and emergency2025ApplicationEmergency
Kafr QaraCreating collaboration with the country's emergency bodies - Home Front Command, Israel Police, Fire and Rescue CommissionCrossing threatsהיערכות לאירועי קיצוןרתימת ארגוני ההצלה והחירוםפלטפורמה עירונית לשת"פ בין ארגוני ההצלה והחרום (רפואה, כבאות, ביטחון ומתנדבים) ותרגול מענה לאירועי אקלים קיצונייםSecurity and emergency2025ApplicationEmergency
Kafr QaraEstablishing a routine of emergency drills for all unitsCrossing threatsהיערכות לאירועי קיצוןרתימת ארגוני ההצלה והחירוםפלטפורמה עירונית לשת"פ בין ארגוני ההצלה והחרום (רפואה, כבאות, ביטחון ומתנדבים) ותרגול מענה לאירועי אקלים קיצונייםביטחון וחירום, רווחה ביישובים, שפ"ע2025ApplicationEmergency
Kafr QaraIntroducing a requirement for a landscape appendix with an emphasis on vegetation adapted to the settlement in every approved future construction planheatClimate-adapted constructionFormulation of guidelines and goalsSetting guidelines and goals for new public and private constructionengineering2025Institutionalizationadministrative
Kafr QaraIntegrating floodplain planning into every approved outline plan for new construction throughout the community.heatClimate-adapted constructionFormulation of guidelines and goalsSetting guidelines and goals for new public and private constructionengineering2025Institutionalizationadministrative
Kafr QaraMapping missing measures to complete the local emergency protection planFiresResponding to emergency firesמוכנות מערך החירוםריענון מערך החירוםביטחון וחירום, ביטחון יישובי2025ApplicationEmergency
Kafr QaraStarting a routine of exercises and training to deal with fires and fires in spaceFiresResponding to emergency firesמוכנות מערך החירוםRefreshing the firefighting systemביטחון וחירום, ביטחון ישובי, גופי חירום והצלה2025Applicationadministrative
Kafr QaraInstallation of solar panels to produce energy on all roofs of public buildings in the community (Phase B)heatClimate-adapted constructionAcclimatization of public buildingsIntegrating storage solutions to reduce loads and stabilize the electricity gridengineeringMid-rangeApplicationInfrastructure
Kafr QaraPreservation and restoration of existing vegetation throughout the community – with an emphasis on broad-leaved vegetation that is good for shadingheatUrban forestUrban forest careConservation and restoration of existing vegetationEngineering, Shefa2025ApplicationInfrastructure
Kafr QaraPromoting cooling of public building roofs through the installation of improved insulation, for example painting with white polyglassheatהתאמת המרחב הציבורי להתחממותUse of climate-friendly materialsשימוש בחומרי בנייה וגמר שמפחיתים את אגירת החוםשפ"ע2025ApplicationInfrastructure
Kafr QaraUpdating and developing the programCrossing threatsCommunity building and partnershipsשיתוף הקהילה בהיערכות עירוניתPublic and stakeholder participation in preparing the preparedness planFormulating a planCommunity
Kafr QaraManaging buffer zones to prevent fires from spreading into the communityFiresFire preventionMaintaining buffer zonesBuffer zone maintenanceביטחון וחירום, ביטחון יישובי, שפ"עMid-rangeApplicationInfrastructure
Kafr QaraConducting drills for evacuating residents to absorption centers in the community based on emergency scenarios.Crossing threatsהיערכות לאירועי קיצוןרתימת ארגוני ההצלה והחירוםRescue and emergency response training for extreme climate eventsביטחון וחירום, ביטחון יישובי, ועדת מל"ח, רווחה ביישוביםLong rangeApplicationEmergency
Kafr QaraStarting a routine of exercises and training to deal with extreme climate events in the communityCrossing threatsהיערכות לאירועי קיצוןרתימת ארגוני ההצלה והחירוםRescue and emergency response training for extreme climate eventsביטחון וחירום, ביטחון ישובי, גופי חירום והצלה, יישובים סמוכים2025ApplicationEmergency
Kafr QaraPracticing emergency reference scenarios while activating control systems and operating procedures of the Welfare Department in front of the target populationCrossing threatsהיערכות לאירועי קיצוןרתימת ארגוני ההצלה והחירוםRescue and emergency response training for extreme climate eventsרווחה, רווחה ביישוביםLong rangeApplicationEmergency