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Shelters, evacuation and warning systems

In the event of serious accidents, crises and, in the worst case, war, there are various protection and warning systems for the Swedish population. Read about civil defense shelters, evacuation, Important public announcements and warning systems.
Published 28 Jan 2025 18:18

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Civil defense shelters

Evacuation

Foto: MSB/Thomas Henrikson

Warning systems

Hazards and Risks
  • Risk of fire and fire bans
  • Drinking water
  • Chemical accidents
  • Extreme heat
  • Food and drinking water
  • Heightened state of alert and war
  • Home preparedness
  • International travel
  • IT incidents and digital security
  • Climate change
  • Nuclear accidents
  • Life-threatening injuries
  • Landslides and avalanches
  • Advice for deadly force attacks
  • Shelters, evacuation and warning systems
  • Snowstorms and extreme cold
  • Severe storms
  • Power cuts
  • Terrorism and deadly force attacks
  • Transport disturbances
  • Water shortage and drought
  • Floods
  • Disasters and Incidents
Shelters, evacuation and warning systems
  • Civil defense shelters
  • Evacuation
  • Warning systems
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