Individual protective kits were first distrubuted to residents of Israel in 1990, on the eve of the first Gulf War. Until 2003, the Home Front Command has conducted routine maintenance of the protective kits.
Due to the demographic changes which took place in the following years, as well as the attrition rate and expiration of many protective kits, the political leadership had decided to collect the kits remaining in the individual possession.
During the collection drive, which took place in 2007-2008, most of the protective kits still in the hands of the population were collected for rehabilitation and refreshing, with the view to future re-distribution.
In the beginning of 2010, a new distribution drive will take place among the Israeli population. This process is planned to continue for approximately 3 years. The distribution will be conducted by a civilian contractor whose particulars and distribution methods will be published soon.
Resident who still have not returned their old protective kits, will be required to do so during the new distribution drive.
For additional information, contact the Home Front Command Information Center, tel. 1207