What you can do
With a war occurring near Sweden, it is normal to feel fearful and powerless. Here are several ways that you, as an individual, can improve the situation and feel less worried.
Airway obstruction
If someone chokes and cannot breathe normally, it is important to intervene quickly. Airway obstruction can lead to oxygen deprivation, cardiac arrest and life-threatening...
Reserve power and the “Styrel” system
There are several reserve power plants in Sweden, but they are far from sufficient to meet the full normal demand for electricity. Styrel means “steering electricity to...
Home preparedness
In the event of a crisis, help will first go to those who need it most. You should plan to be able to manage without the help of society for a week or longer. It can take some...
Food in a crisis
It is important to have extra food at home that provides sufficient calories. Choose foods which can be prepared quickly, do not require much water or cooking and can be stored...
Frostbite
Frostbite occurs when a part of the body has cooled down so much that the blood is not circulating through it. It is most common for exposed areas such as hands, feet, ears, nose...
Shock and loss of consciousness
Medical shock can be caused by factors such as excessive bleeding, a severe infection, a severe allergic reaction, or injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Anyone in medical...
For foreign nationals and dual citizenship
Foreign nationals can in some cases get support from Swedish foreign authorities, if the live in Sweden. Here, we list information about international travel for those with a...
Fractures
Broken bones, known as fractures, usually occur if someone falls or collides with something. If you have fallen, are in pain, and cannot use your arm or put weight on your leg or...
Verified emergency information in Sweden
Krisinformation.se compiles emergency information from the authorities in Swedish and English. For detailed information from local authorities, contact the municipality or the...