Civil defence in Sweden
In view of security-related developments around Sweden, the government has decided to build up civil defence. The result is 10 emergency service sectors, covering 60 authorities. In other words, authorities with special significance for public emergency preparedness and total defence. The county administrative boards in Norrbotten, Örebro, Stockholm, Östergötland, Västra Götaland and Skåne County will each be responsible for their own area.
Access to clean drinking water, a functioning electricity supply and transport infrastructure are just some of the necessities for society. The emergency authorities must be able to withstand threats and risks, prevent vulnerabilities, manage peacetime crises and perform their duties in the event of heightened preparedness. All to ensure that these key functions work during normal times and in a crisis.
The emergency service sectors
• Financial security
• Electronic communications and post
• Energy supply
• Financial services
• Supply of basic data
• Health, care and nursing
• Food supply and drinking water
• Public order and security
• Emergency services and protection of civilians
• Transport
Financial Security
Responsible authority
Försäkringskassan – Swedish Social Insurance Agency
Other authorities
- Arbetsförmedlingen – Swedish Public Employment Service
- Pensionsmyndigheten – Swedish Pensions Agency
- Riksgälden – Swedish National Debt Office
- Skatteverket – Swedish Tax agency
- Statens servicecenter
Electronic communications/Postal Services
Responsible authority
Post- och telestyrelsen – Swedish Post and Telecom Authority
Other authorities
- Myndigheten för samhällsskydd och beredskap – Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency
- Svenska kraftnät – Swedish National Grid
- Trafikverket – Swedish Transport Administration
Energy
Responsible authority
Energimyndigheten – Swedish Energy Agency
Other authorities
- Energimarknadsinspektionen – Swedish Energy Markets Inspectorate
- Strålsäkerhetsmyndigheten – Swedish Radiation Safety Authority
- Svenska kraftnät – Swedish National Grid
Financial Administration
Responsible authority
Finansinspektionen – Sweden's Financial Supervisory Authority
Other authorities
Basic Data Infrastructure
Responsible authority
Skatteverket – Swedish Tax agency
Other authorities
- Bolagsverket – Swedish Companies Registration Office
- Lantmäteriet – The Land Survey
- Myndigheten för digital förvaltning – Agency for Digital Government
Health and Welfare
Responsible authority
Socialstyrelsen - The National Board of Health and Welfare
Other authorities
- E-hälsomyndigheten – Swedish eHealth Agency
- Folkhälsomyndigheten – The Public Health Agency of Sweden
- Läkemedelsverket – Swedish Medical Products Agency
Food Supply and Drinking Water
Responsible authority
Livsmedelsverket – Swedish Food Agency
Other authorities
- Jordbruksverket – Swedish Board of Agriculture
- Länsstyrelserna – The County Administrative Board
- Naturvårdsverket – Swedish Environmental Protection Agency
- Statens Veterinärmedicinska Anstalt SVA – National Veterinary Institute
Public Safety
Responsible authority
Polismyndigheten – Swedish Police
Other authorities
- Kriminalvården – Swedish Prison and Probation Service
- Kustbevakningen – Swedish Coast Guard
- Säkerhetspolisen – Swedish Security Service
- Tullverket – Swedish Customs
- Åklagarmyndigheten – Swedish Prosecution Authority
- Domstolsverket
Emergency Services and Civil Protection
Responsible authority
Myndigheten för samhällsskydd och beredskap – Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency
Other authorities
- Kustbevakningen – Swedish Coast Guard
- Länsstyrelserna – The County Administrative Board
- Polismyndigheten – Swedish Police
- Sjöfartsverket – Swedish Maritime Administration
- SMHI – Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute
- Strålsäkerhetsmyndigheten – Swedish Radiation Safety Authority
Transportation
Responsible authority
Trafikverket – Swedish Transport Administration