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How things work in a crisis

Learn how the municipality acts in crises, where to find information, how to build emergency preparedness at home, and where to receive support in different emergency situations.

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1. UNDERSTAND THE MUNICIPALITY’S CRISIS PREPAREDNESS AND STRUCTURE

1.1 The municipality’s responsibility and crisis organization

  • Boden Municipality is responsible for ensuring that elderly care, water supply, rescue services, schools, and other essential functions continue to operate even in a crisis.
  • There is a Central Crisis Management Group (CKL) and, in the case of extraordinary events, a Crisis Management Committee consisting of the Municipal Executive Committee’s working committee.

1.2 Risk and Vulnerability Analysis (RSA)

  • Each electoral term, an RSA is prepared to identify potential threats and enable planning, training, and exercises.
  • It is coordinated by the Department of Democracy, Communication and Security (DKS) and covers everything from technical infrastructure to information security and natural disasters.

2. INFORMATION CHANNELS TO FOLLOW IN A CRISIS

  • Official crisis information from the municipality – boden.se is updated with advice and situation reports during major societal disruptions.
  • SOS Alarm – 113 13 – call to receive or provide information during crises.
  • VMA (Important Public Announcement) – outdoor alarm signal, radio/TV, and sometimes SMS are used during major events. When the signal is given: tune in to Sveriges Radio P4.
  • Other municipal channels – Citizen Service (by phone), the official Facebook page, and the Boden app.
  • Alternative sources of information during communication outages – notice boards, schools, sports halls, and more.

3. WHAT YOU CAN DO AT HOME – YOUR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

  • At least one week of self-sufficiency with food, water, and heating is essential – especially during power outages or societal disruptions.
  • Consider barriers such as lack of electricity, water, communication, and transportation.
  • Tips for supplies: long-lasting ingredients (for example canned goods, dry foods), a camping stove, cash, and a battery-powered radio.
  • The MSB brochure “If Crisis or War Comes” is a practical tool with clear guidance.

4. LOCAL SAFETY POINTS AND COOPERATION

  • Safety points have been established in Unbyn/Avan, Gunnarsbyn, and Harads as meeting places for support during societal disruptions.
  • Here you can get a warm drink, children’s activities, counseling support, charge your phone, receive clothing, first aid, information, and more.
  • The initiative also aims to be established in the urban area, in cooperation with civil society and local associations.

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Citizen Service

E-mail: kommunen@boden.se

Phone: +46 921 620 00