Extreme weather events
Extreme weather events, including heavy rain, floods and heatwaves, are becoming increasingly common. The risk of natural disasters, such as landslides or forest fires, is also on the rise.
Take the following steps to increase your preparedness in support
of government authorities:
- Find information through your municipality’s website or mcf.s External link. about the risk of, and preparedness for, landslides, erosion and flooding where you live.
- Visit mcf.s External link. or krisinformation.se External link. to get advice on how to prepare for extreme weather.
- Find out if there is a fire ban in your area before you ignite a fire or grill. Information is available at and other websites.
- Pay attention to the weather forecast and download apps that provide weather warnings; for example, krisinformation.se External link., the
Swedish public broadcaster Sveriges Radio, and SMHI Väder. All issued warnings should be taken seriously.
In case of extreme weather events or natural disasters, switch on the Swedish public broadcaster Sveriges Radio, channel P4, to get information and further instructions; for example, if you need to boil your tap water or if your area needs to be evacuated.
contact
Medborgarservice
Email: kommunen@boden.se
Phone: 0921-620 00