When The Crisis Comes! Om Krisen Kommer is a brochure that was sent out to 4.8 million households in Sweden in connection with the campaign Crisis Preparedness Week (2018). The information was distributed so that the Swedish people would be better prepared for the consequences of serious accidents, extreme weather, IT attacks or military conflicts. The emphasis in the content is on how people can […]

When The Crisis Comes!

Om Krisen Kommer is a brochure that was sent out to 4.8 million households in Sweden in connection with the campaign Crisis Preparedness Week (2018). The information was distributed so that the Swedish people would be better prepared for the consequences of serious accidents, extreme weather, IT attacks or military conflicts. The emphasis in the content is on how people can prepare to be able to meet basic needs when important functions in society do not function as usual.

We all have a joint responsibility for crisis preparedness, but we also have a personal responsibility. The public sector must ensure that, among other things, electricity and telecommunications, water supply, transport and healthcare function.

When something serious happens, everyone in the vicinity has a duty to sound the alarm, warn and assist. Of course, one can never be fully prepared for a crisis because we can not know for sure how and when it will occur or what will follow. But it is possible to prepare.

For this to happen, there is a lot to think about, a lot you do not have to think about in ordinary life. Here you will find a list of what is important to have prepared before the crisis comes.

Food and water:

• Filled 5-10 liter water bottles, calculate 3-5 liters of water per person and day. Set the water dark and cool.
• Water purification tablets
• Storm kitchen and T-red (fuel).
• Thermos
• Matches or lighters.
• Food and drink that can be stored at room temperature, for example: canned food, dry food, such as powdered soups, dried meat, dried fruit, energy and protein bars, chocolate, nuts, freeze-dried coffee, tea, juice concentrate.

Protection and heat:

• Blankets in the household, preferably woolen blanket or sleeping bag.
• Warm clothing.

Lighting:

• Flashlight, battery powered or with alternator / crank so you are not dependent on batteries.
• Headlamp
• Tealights and / or block candles.
• Funeral candles for indoor use.

Medical equipment and hygiene:

• First aid kit.
• Toothbrush and toothpaste.
• Intimate hygiene, such as sanitary napkins, tampons, diapers.
• Toilet paper
• Alcogel
• Dry shampoo
• Wet wipes

Personal:

• Cash - if other payment systems do not work.
• Identity card, driver's license or passport.
• Home pharmacies, for example: painkillers, charcoal tablets, fluid replacement and own medicine.

Other:

• Multi-tool
• Radio, battery-powered or with alternator / crank so that you are not dependent on batteries.
• Batteries
• Powerbank charger for mobile or charger with crank.
• Canned opener
• Games (card game, yatzy or any other game).
• Important telephone numbers and addresses written down on paper.
• Plastic bags in different sizes (to, for example, water / moisture insulate important papers and matches, etc. The plastic bags can also be used during toilet visits when the toilet stops working).

Keep in mind that:

• Be careful when handling fuel and open flames indoors.
• Do not let stoves or candles burn while you sleep.
• Place candles far away from combustible materials such as curtains.
• Place tea-lights sparingly in a candlestick that can not start to burn.
• Do not place storm kitchens or camping kitchens on a bench with cupboards, or near the kitchen fan.
• Open windows and ventilate occasionally. If you fire, it consumes a lot of oxygen.
• If you live in a crowded area and have difficulty storing water bottles, for example, agree with your neighbours if you can have a common stock of water and blankets, among other things.
• If you do not have the opportunity at all to be on standby in your own home, make sure you have a plan to transport yourself to a friend or relative who is on standby at home

Why is this information important? The information is a tool for you to be able to take your responsibility. If you are well-informed and prepared, you can act and help others if something happens. The responsibility for Sweden's security and preparedness is common to everyone who lives here. But unlike many other countries, the Swedish state is not as prepared to help the population in times of crisis. If a crisis occurs, it is recommended to be prepared with food and water for at least 3 days as a private person, but depending on the crisis and everything that happens during that time, it may take longer before the state can help the population. You must be prepared for electricity, water and communication to go down for everyone. Then you should not only be prepared for yourself but others in your presence.