SIMPLE GUIDE
A simple guide to preparing for a crisis
AI-translated from Swedish. No human language review has been completed. For a current warning, follow the responsible authorities' instructions.
A crisis can disrupt electricity, water, heating and the internet. Prepare to manage at home for at least one week.
Start with the essentials
- Water. Store clean drinking water in clean containers or bottles.
- Food. Keep food that lasts and is easy to prepare.
- Warmth. Keep warm clothes and blankets. Plan how to keep one room warm.
- Information. Have a radio that works without the internet. Listen to Sveriges Radio P4.
- Payments. Keep physical payment cards and some cash in small denominations.
- Medicines and support. Plan for medicines, assistive devices, children and pets.
Keeping warm during a power cut
If you hear the VMA outdoor warning
VMA means Important Message to the Public. If this signal sounds:
- Go indoors.
- Close doors, windows and ventilation.
- Listen to Sveriges Radio P4.
- Follow instructions from the responsible authorities.
Important phone numbers
Make a simple plan
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Sources and more information
Civil preparedness agency: household preparedness (in Swedish) (opens in a new tab)
Krisinformation.se: VMA warning (in Swedish) (opens in a new tab)
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Vinterrustad is independent and is not an authority. During an ongoing event, always follow current information from the responsible authorities.
Read this guide offline
Current official warnings cannot be checked without an internet connection. Use a radio for Sveriges Radio P4.
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