Crisis management

The County Administrative Board is the highest civilian national defence authority in the county and works to maintain and develop contingencies in society. This authority has to be able to deal with military threats which directly affect society. In the event of war, the County Administrative Board has to lead and coordinate all civilian operations in the county and coordinate them with military operations.

In the event of major accidents

In the event of major accidents, the County Administrative Board has to ensure it is kept informed about how things are developing. If necessary, the County Administrative Board can coordinate crisis work. Moreover, the County Administrative Board plans how to reduce the consequences of everything from major accidents to war. In the case of major accidents, the County Administrative Board has to take over responsibility for the rescue services in affected municipalities.

In the event of emissions from nuclear facilities, the County Administrative Board is the party responsible for the rescue services.

Responsibility for supervisions, follow-up and coordination

The County Administrative Board is responsible for support, supervision and follow-up of the work of the municipalities with risks and serious accidents.

Basic principles in the Swedish crisis management system

The responsibility principle: The party responsible for an operation under normal conditions is also responsible for it in the event of a crisis.
The similarity principle: In a crisis, social functions should operate in the same way as under normal conditions, as far as possible.
The closeness principle: A crisis is managed by the people most closely affected and responsible when it occurs. State and regional measures are required only if the local resources are insufficient.

Krisinformation.se

Information on risks and crises is collected on a joint website. Here, you'll find up to date information in the event of a crisis and preventive advice in the face of various types of incident.