Further development of 112 Suomi app to draw on lessons from Ukraine
The Ministry of the Interior has launched a project to develop a new feature for the Emergency Response Centre Agency’s 112 Suomi app to warn of airborne threats. The project will be carried out with EU funding, and other EU Member States can also benefit from the results of Finland’s development work.
Ministry of the Interior channels donations from different sectors to Ukraine
As part of the European Union, Finland bears its share of responsibility for the impacts of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine. Public authorities alone cannot respond to the extensive need for aid; instead, assistance must be provided through broader cooperation. The Ministry of the Interior coordinates the provision of civilian material assistance to Ukraine through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism.
New guides provide advice on planning and maintenance of civil defence shelters
The Ministry of the Interior has published three new guides containing practical instructions on how to use and maintain civil defence shelters and on how to draw up emergency plans. The guides are intended, for example, to support building owners (such as housing companies) and other building operators.
Finland delivers assistance from EU strategic stockpile to Ukraine
Finland has sent material assistance to Ukraine from the EU-funded rescEU strategic stockpile for the third time. The deployment from Finland included supplies to respond to chemical, biological and radiological threats, as well as medical items.
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Welcome to our fire station!
Open Houses on our Espoo and Kirkkonummi permanent fire stations on August 24th and 26th.
Charge batteries safely
The Rescue Department asks everyone to pay attention to the safe charging of lithium-ion and lithium-polymer batteries.
The alarm system will be tested again on 4 April
This is an ordinary monthly test of the alarm system. The test helps with detecting potential faults in the alarm equipment.
Information regarding civil defence shelters
The situation in Ukraine is causing concern and the rescue department has received many inquiries regarding civil defence shelters.
Information for building owners – public safety network to be upgraded
In buildings and structures that currently contain equipment ensuring the operability of the public safety network, the operability of the public authority communication service referred to in section 109 (15.7.2021/739) of the Rescue Act (379/2011) must also be ensured.
Towards the wellbeing services county: information event for residents and organisations 12 January 2022
The first of these events will take place on Wednesday 12 January 2022 at 17:00–18:00 online.
Rescue authorities found shortcomings in the fire safety and provision of safe egress in shops
Uusimaa rescue departments conducted control visits at various shops between November 22 and December 1, 2021. This was the second time control was implemented in cooperation between the Uusimaa rescue departments. In total, the control visits covered 197 shops around Uusimaa. Rescue authorities focused particularly on the fire safety and provision of safe egress.
Rescue departments inspect shops in Uusimaa
Rescue departments in the Uusimaa region will carry out inspection visits to commercial premises in their areas during the holiday shopping season. In particular, the inspections will focus on the safety of exit routes in shops and stores.
Residents interested in the safety of their detached houses in Western Uusimaa
Last summer, the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department sent a fire safety self-assessment form to some of the residents of detached houses in its area. This year, the letter was sent to approximately 5,200 households.
Western Uusimaa wellbeing services county
The wellbeing services county of Western Uusimaa will start operating in 2023.
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