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Power cut If the lights go off or the TV won’t work, this could be caused by a fault in the device, a power cut, or a failure in the power network of your home. First see if the lights come on in other rooms and if other appliances are working. Ch...

Temporary electrical installations and power outages Temporary electrical installations increase the risk of fires and accidents. Rescue departments help supervise the safety of public events. Contact your local rescue department for further infor...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Instructions in the event of a power cut Ennakoi ja toimi turvallisesti sähkökatkon aikana ja sen jälkeen Storms and technical malfunctions can also cause power cuts. During a blackout, you are advised to monitor th...

3.2.2026 | 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. 

31.3.2026 | The authorities and the state leadership are monitoring changes in the security situation, assessing future risks and ensuring that our society continues to function in all circumstances. Finland is not currently facing a military threat. 

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.

Incident An incident is a threat or event that puts the safety of society at risk, at least for a short period. The most common incidents include power cuts, storms, floods and water-borne epidemics. Follow warnings and the general situation Curre...

72 hours Organisations and authorities that provide emergency help have issued a recommendation on self-preparedness. This means that you should be prepared to manage for 72 hours in case of an incident. If you are prepared for managing without ou...

Helsinki City Rescue Department External rescue plans Rescue departments draw up external rescue plans for objects posing a special danger. Rescue departments are obliged to draw up an external rescue plan for objects posing a special danger as de...

Storm "There have been so many Atlantic storms that meteorologists have run out of the alphabet (Yle News 19 September 2020).” Such news stories are becoming more common. You should prepare for storms and exceptional weather conditions as well as ...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Questions and answers about civil defence Frequently asked questions about civil defence in Helsinki and Finland. What is civil defence? Civil defence refers to the performance of humanitarian tasks aimed at protect...

Sheltering indoors Sheltering indoors is the most important means of protecting yourself against threats from outside. These situations may include toxic gas in the environment, harmful smoke or a person behaving in a threatening way. Sheltering i...

Preparedness Preparedness means preparing in advance for various accidents and crisis situations to keep society’s and individuals’ activities going without interruption as far as possible. New! Potential drone threat What is it? How do I protect ...

Home & Everyday Life A safe home, work and other operating environment is important to all of us. You should do your part in ensuring the safety of your environment. Alarms and detectors, first extinguishing equipment, escape routes and correct ac...

Carbon monoxide, heat and gas detector A carbon monoxide and heat detector do not warn smoke or other fire gases. Only the smoke alarm detects smoke gases even at low concentrations and alerts with a loud sound. Ensure the acquisition of smoke ala...

Answers to questions about civil defence shelters and protection This page provides answers to common questions about civil defence shelters and protection. Finland is currently not under any military threat. There is no need to take defence shelt...

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...

Potential drone threat What you need to do if you receive an emergency warning about a potentially dangerous drone (an unmanned aircraft) Did you get an emergency warning about a drone that could be dangerous? Do this: Go indoors . The authorities...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Supervision of public events A public event is a planned gathering with a specific purpose, and a beginning and an end. Helsinki City Rescue Department supervises the safety of public events and provides guidance an...

Emergency supplies There is no water or electricity, the shops are closed and I am out of food... Many reasons could lead to a situation of this type. It does not necessarily have to be a storm or a major accident. If you live alone, just falling ...