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Only One of 80 Large Shelters in Sweden Upgraded
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Only One of 80 Large Shelters in Sweden Upgraded

Of the country's 80 special protection shelters that are supposed to accommodate extra many people, only one has been upgraded, reports SVT News.
Västernorrland Uses Satellite Support to Assess Flood Impact
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Västernorrland Uses Satellite Support to Assess Flood Impact

The massive floods in Västernorrland have prompted the County Administrative Board there to activate a support from the European satellite service Copernicus EMS.
SMHI Issues New Rain Warning for Flood-Hit Västernorrland
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SMHI Issues New Rain Warning for Flood-Hit Västernorrland

Västernorrland has been severely affected by floods. During the night towards Monday, the area can expect more rain, and a new warning has been issued by SMHI
Authorities Race to Prepare for New Rain in Flooded Västernorrland
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Authorities Race to Prepare for New Rain in Flooded Västernorrland

The authorities are fighting against the clock ahead of new rainfall expected in already flooded areas in Västernorrland. The rescue service in Örnsköldsvik is receiving reinforcements from MSB and intense work is underway to repair destroyed roads
False SMS Claims Lions Escaped in Borås Debunked by Police
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False SMS Claims Lions Escaped in Borås Debunked by Police

MSB's Record-Long Firefighting Mission in Europe
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MSB's Record-Long Firefighting Mission in Europe

Four water-bombing aircraft and 16 employees from MSB participated in the firefighting efforts in Bulgaria and Portugal for 29 days last summer - a record-long effort.
Derailed Trains in Sweden Disrupt Traffic for Weeks
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Derailed Trains in Sweden Disrupt Traffic for Weeks

Two freight trains – one loaded with ammunition – have derailed in the rainstorm that is hitting parts of the Norrland coast. All passenger train traffic will be affected for several weeks, says Peter Jonsson, press communicator at the Swedish Transport Administration
Hesa Fredrik Test Fails in Scania Due to Technical Issues
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Hesa Fredrik Test Fails in Scania Due to Technical Issues

The test of Hesa Fredrik on Monday was a failure. In several Scania towns it was quiet, Sydsvenskan has reported
MSB Highlights Uncertainties in African Swine Fever Crisis Management
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MSB Highlights Uncertainties in African Swine Fever Crisis Management

The large swine fever outbreak in Västmanland 2023 was handled well regarding the infection itself – but there were deficiencies in the crisis management, states MSB in its evaluation.
MSB Convenes Urgent Meeting Following Cyberattack on Swedish Municipalities
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MSB Convenes Urgent Meeting Following Cyberattack on Swedish Municipalities

The Authority for Social Protection and Preparedness (MSB) has called for an extraordinary meeting after the cyberattack that struck several Swedish municipalities, reports SVT.
Cyberattack Hits 250 Miljödata Clients Including 164 Municipalities
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Cyberattack Hits 250 Miljödata Clients Including 164 Municipalities

Applications are pouring in from affected municipalities and companies after the cyberattack against the system supplier Miljödata, which is being demanded money by extortionists. Sensitive personal data may have been leaked
Swedish Firefighting Team Aids in Battling Europe's Massive Wildfires
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Swedish Firefighting Team Aids in Battling Europe's Massive Wildfires

The fires continue to rage in southwestern Europe. In Portugal, a Swedish group with two firefighting aircraft is participating in the extinguishing work
John Billow Appointed Head of Sweden's Cyber Security Center
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John Billow Appointed Head of Sweden's Cyber Security Center

John Billow becomes new manager for Sweden's cyber security center. The center will take a step out into the public, says the minister for civil defense Carl-Oskar Bohlin (The Moderate Party)
Marco Polo Oil Cleanup Costs Rise for Blekinge Municipalities
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Marco Polo Oil Cleanup Costs Rise for Blekinge Municipalities

The bill for the cleanup after the ferry Marco Polo's grounding off the coast of Blekinge is growing. So far, MSB has paid out 64 million kronor to the affected municipalities
Hesa Fredrik Alarm Sirens Stolen in Dalarna
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Hesa Fredrik Alarm Sirens Stolen in Dalarna

Jokkmokk's Ancient Primeval Forest Burns in Extensive Fire
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Jokkmokk's Ancient Primeval Forest Burns in Extensive Fire

The extensive fire that has raged in Jokkmokk since Monday is laying low land in one of the last roadless primeval forests in Norrbotten, reports Norrbottens-Kuriren.
Jokkmokk Fire Continues Despite Rain Efforts
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Jokkmokk Fire Continues Despite Rain Efforts

The large fire that broke out in Jokkmokk on Monday and which has raged in an area of around 200 hectares is still burning. Friday's rain was not enough to get the flames under control
Forest Fires in Northern Sweden Intensify Amid Water-Bombing Efforts
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Forest Fires in Northern Sweden Intensify Amid Water-Bombing Efforts

Hundreds of forest fires have occurred mainly in the northern parts of the country recently. In Jokkmokk, a larger fire is raging in roadless land
MSB Deploys Record Number of Helicopters for Forest Fires
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MSB Deploys Record Number of Helicopters for Forest Fires

The weekend's drought and heat have brought several forest fires across the country. At the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) nine helicopters were activated - the highest number all year
Extreme Forest Fire Risk in Norrland Warns SMHI
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Extreme Forest Fire Risk in Norrland Warns SMHI

The risk of forest fires is very high to extremely high in large parts of Norrland, warns SMHI.
Communication System Failure During C Gambino Shooting in Gothenburg
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Communication System Failure During C Gambino Shooting in Gothenburg

When the 26-year-old hip-hop artist C Gambino was shot in Gothenburg last summer, he himself called SOS Alarm. But the communication system Rakel did not work at the crime scene in the parking garage and healthcare personnel had to shout to each other between floors
Sweden Tightens Supervision Amid Rise in Bombings
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Sweden Tightens Supervision Amid Rise in Bombings

Bomb attacks are increasing and often construction sites' explosives are used. Today, the laws are changed in an attempt to restrict access
Sweden to Build Rehabilitation Center for Soldiers in Ukraine
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Sweden to Build Rehabilitation Center for Soldiers in Ukraine

Sweden will establish a center for rehabilitation of injured soldiers in Ukraine.
MSB to Enhance Sweden's Supply Preparedness Efforts
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MSB to Enhance Sweden's Supply Preparedness Efforts

The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) receives new assignments from the government in the work to strengthen Sweden's supply preparedness. The framework for all this is the very extensive work we are currently putting into building a more shock-resistant Sweden, says Carl-Oskar Bohlin (The Moderate Party), Minister for Civil Defence to TT
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