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26.5.2026 | The Finnish Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to extend the validity of the Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration (‘Border Security Act’). The purpose of the act is to respond to efforts to put pressure on Finland through the instrumentalisation of migrants. 

9.3.2026 | Finland’s Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen and Lithuania’s Minister of the Interior Vladislav Kondratovič met in Helsinki on 9 March 2026. The ministers discussed, among other things, the Finnish police system, cooperation related to preparedness, and the countries' common security challenges.

5.3.2026 | Finland has provided Ukraine with an extensive package of equipment for combating oil spills. The package included donations compiled by the Finnish Border Guard and rescue departments, and materials procured by the Ministry of the Interior. A total of 35 truckloads of oil spill response equipment were delivered to Ukraine.

6.3.2026 | Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Germany have agreed to deepen their cooperation on protecting the civilian population and have signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the ministries responsible for civil preparedness. The ministers discussed the Memorandum at a videoconference in February, with Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen representing Finland.

Rescue Department of Kymenlaakso Research and development activities Rescue Department of Kymenlaakso is actively involved in research and development activities in the area. Research and Development activities The Kymenlaakso Rescue Department is...

8.10.2025 | Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen will visit Warsaw, Poland on 8 October, where she will meet Poland’s Minister of the Interior and Administration Marcin Kierwiński. The two ministers will discuss the border situation in both countries. 

Emergency conditions The definition of emergency conditions covers not only an armed aggression but also other exceptional circumstances that seriously threaten the nation, including extremely serious natural disasters, pandemics and major acciden...

7.5.2026 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve amendments to the provisions on the powers of the police to carry out undercover activities in an information network. The amended legislation is scheduled to enter into force on 1 August 2026.

Helsingin kaupungin pelastuslaitos Work or study with us At the Rescue Department, we do meaningful work. We provide safety and help in times of need. We are Stadin Brankkarit At the Rescue Department, we do meaningful work. We provide safety and ...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Rescue operations Rescue operations include all urgent fire-fighting and rescue tasks carried out by fire station personnel in the event of an accident or a threat of an accident. Rescue operations include: receivin...

Emergency warning The authorities have many ways to warn people. The most important method is an emergency warning, which is always issued as the public warning signal goes off. Emergency warnings alert the public An emergency warning may be issue...

Potential drone threat What you need to do if you receive an emergency warning about a potentially dangerous drone (an unmanned aircraft) Public authorities may issue an emergency warning if there is a threat to life, health or significant propert...

5.11.2025 | Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen and Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko held a videoconference on Wednesday 5 November. The topics on their agenda included cooperation between Finnish and Ukrainian security authorities and Ukraine's new support needs.

1.4.2026 | Preparedness plan of the Helsinki City Rescue Department General arrangements for preparedness, security of supply and continuity management 2 Preparedness plan Approved by Date Maintenance coordinator Rescue Commander Jani Pitkänen 5 January 2026...

Civil defence Civil protection means assisting and safeguarding the civilian population from dangers during war or similar conditions. Finnish authorities are prepared to protect the population Planning and preparedness for civil protection are pa...

18.3.2026 | SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN in case of a major accident Electronic bulletin, language editions (FI, SV) Public information bulletin Julkinen tiedote / Offentligt meddelande 2025 (updated 3/2026) Kymenlaakso Customer service, tel. 05 23161 www.pela...

18.3.2026 | SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN in case of a major accident Electronic bulletin, language editions (FI, SV) Public information bulletin Julkinen tiedote / Offentligt meddelande 2025 (updated 3/2026) Kymenlaakso Customer service, tel. 05 23161 www.pela...

14.10.2024 | 21 June 2023 Instructions for the structural sheltering of the population Helsinki 2023 public section Civil defence management and planning services Helsinki City Rescue Department 2023-17 Table of contents 1. Introduction ..........................

18.7.2023 | Information and instructions for accident prevention and emergencies Safety is taking small precautions every day. 2 HOME AND LEISURE Your own home can be a dangerous place. After all, two thirds of all injuries occur at home or during leisure tim...

20.12.2023 | Helsinki Region Rescue Services' Service Level Decision 2024–2026 Summary (public) Helsinki Region Rescue Services' Service Level Decision 2024–2026/Summary (public) 2 Helsinki Region Rescue Services' Service Level Decision 2024–2026 Summary (publ...