Preparedness at home

Disruptions may impact your daily life:

It becomes more difficult to prepare food.
The fridge and freezer thaw.
The toilet does not flush.
There is no running water, or it is contaminated.
Communication networks stop working.
The lights are out.
The heating is out.
Public transportation does not operate.
Stores may have to close or they may run out of supplies.
You cannot fill the car’s petrol tank.
It may be difficult to get medicines or the chemists may completely run out of them.
Debit/credit cards do not work.

112 Suomi mobile app

Download the app 112 Suomi from an app store.
Upon first use, enter your phone number.
In case of emergency, call 112 via the app and the operator automatically receives your location.
Follow the official emergency alerts and notices updating in the app.

Home emergency food supply to last at least 72 hours

The 72h concept details the level of home preparedness recommended by the authorities and NGOs.For example, an extended power outage may result in a situation where society’s services are disrupted or even discontinued.

Households should prepare to cope independently for at least three days should a disruption occur. They should store at least three days’ worth of food supplies and medicines. It would also be important to know the basics of preparedness, such as where to get reliable information during a disruption and how to cope in a residence that is getting colder and colder.

Reliable sources of information include, among others, the channels of the Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE) and the communication channels of municipalities, electric companies and water companies.

On the site www.72tuntia.fi/en/ you can find information on home preparedness recommended by the authorities.

What supplies should you keep at home in case of disruptions?

Enough food to last for the whole family for at least 72 hours
A battery-powered radio and spare batteries
A battery-powered torch and spare batteries
A powerbank for charging your mobile phone, for example
A portable stove and matches
Cash money
The necessary medicines
Iodine pills
Hygiene supplies
A first aid kit
A portable extinguisher/fire blanket

Keep in stock enough food and water to last at least 72 hours

The home emergency supply kit does not have to be a separate food storage purchased “for a rainy day”. Rather, it can contain the favourite food items that you normally eat anyway. The main thing is to keep enough food at home to feed the whole family for at least 72 hours.

Every person needs approximately 2 litres of clean drinking water per day. In addition, water is needed for cooking and personal hygiene. The total requirement is 1‒2 bucketfuls of water per person per day.

Remember to cater for allergies and special diets. Also remember to keep enough pet food

Products that keep well and are ready to eat:

bottled water and fruit juice
fresh and canned fruit, vegetables and root vegetables
bread, crispbread, rice cakes and crackers
cereal, muesli, rolled oats, nuts and seeds
dried fruit such as raisins, prunes and dates
jams and chutneys
long-life UHT milk and non-dairy alternatives that can be
stored at room temperature
canned fish, meat and beans
energy bars, biscuits, chocolate and crisps

Power outage

Repairing damage caused by nature is not always easy, and the power outage may last for a while. If you notice that the power lines have been damaged or a tree has fallen on them - report it to the electricity company.

Turn off the lights and electrical appliances in your home during a power outage. The most important appliances to turn off are the stove, iron, coffee machine and washer. They can cause a fire when the power comes back on.

Check how you can prepare for a power outage: https://72tuntia.fi/en/power-outage/

Potential drone threat

Public authorities may issue an emergency warning if there is a threat to life, health or significant property. An emergency warning about a drone threat is usually issued as a precautionary measure and may cover a wide area. When deciding the dangerous area, the main priority is the safety of people and property. The route of a drone cannot be predicted in advance. For this reason, it is important to follow the authorities’ instructions.

Follow the instructions of the authorities. Emergency warnings give the most important instructions first. The authorities may provide more detailed advice and information later..

What you need to do if you receive an emergency warning about a potentially dangerous drone.

Authorities use emergency warnings and warning sirens

The competent authorities are responsible for warning the public. The authorities use many channels to publish the warnings. If there is an imminent danger, an emergency warning will be issued and/or a public warning siren sounded. Emergency warnings are broadcast on the radio and sent through the 112 Suomi app and, if necessary, shown on television. The emergency warning is also shown on teletext page 112.

Public warning sirens may be used to warn people of an imminent danger. The public warning signal is a rising and falling sound that lasts for one minute, or a warning issued using loudspeakers. When you hear the public warning signal, go indoors.

The all-clear signal is a continuous sound that lasts for one minute. It means that the threat or danger has passed.