Risk of fire and fire bans
One small spark can result in a major wildfire. Read more about what to bear in mind before lighting a fire or barbecuing in the forest or fields.
Fire bans
Information on fire bans issued by county administrative boards. If you plan to light a fire, comply with fire ban rules, if any, in effect in your municipality and county. You...
Drinking water
Tap water in Sweden is of high quality and is perfectly safe to drink. However, contaminations may occur.
Chemical accidents
Smoke from fires and other types of gas fumes can cause serious injury if inhaled. If you suspect that you have inhaled toxic gas or smoke from fire, you should quickly seek...
Extreme heat
Sweden is known for being a country with cold winters. But high temperatures can occur during the summer. During prolonged periods of heat over 26 °C, the risk of heat stroke and...
Extreme heat
Sweden is known for being a country with cold winters. But high temperatures can occur during the summer. During prolonged periods of heat over 26 °C, the risk of heat stroke and...
Food and drinking water
Sometimes events occur that put us at risk of getting sick from the food we eat or the water we drink. Shortages of food or water may also occur. You can read more about such...
Heightened state of alert and war
To strengthen the country's defence capability, the state of alert may be heightened. During a state of heightened alert, all of society must work together to ensure essential...