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applies to, Västernorrlands län

Important Public Announcement in Västernorrlands län:

Updated: 8 Jan 2026 11:05

This is the broadcast management at Sveriges Radio with an important message to the public in Västernorrland County. Due to the snowstorm and a red warning from the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) with very difficult traffic conditions in the coastal area of Härnösand, Kramfors and Örnsköldsvik, road users are urged not to venture out into traffic. The risk of becoming stagnant is very high. Road users and passengers are encouraged to take part in local weather forecasts and the situation of traffic for both road and rail in Västernorrland. For more information listen to Sveriges Radio P4 Västernorrland

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Support during incidents

Many municipalities have psychological and social care teams, POSOM. They can be called in by, for example, an emergency manager in the municipality.
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In a crisis, many people are involved in, or witness, difficult events. POSOM groups provide support to those involved.

POSOM teams operate slightly differently depending on the municipality but often consist of representatives from:

  • social services
  • the health service
  • the police
  • schools
  • voluntary organisations
  • the church
  • POSOM teams can also cooperate with PKL (psychological and psychiatric disaster management) teams within the region.

The information comes from the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SKR) and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB).