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Charlotte Petri Gornitzka

MSB changes its name – Major General takes over

Major General Mikael Frisell becomes the new Director-General for MSB. At the same time, the authority changes its name to the Agency for Civil Defence.

MSB changes its name – Major General takes over

The First Crisis Brochure Went to the Royal Couple

The Royal Couple became the first household to receive the new "If Crisis or War Comes" brochure. In a month, all Swedish households will receive the brochure in their mailbox.

The First Crisis Brochure Went to the Royal Couple

Action Plan Against Explosions to the Government

In the fall of 2023, the National Forum for Explosive Safety was commissioned by the government to intensify its work on preventing and preventing illegal explosions. Now, 30 proposals for measures have been submitted to the government for consideration.

Action Plan Against Explosions to the Government

Criticism of efforts during snow chaos and oil spill

Both in the snow chaos on E22 in Skåne and after the oil spill off the coast of Blekinge, the authorities acted too slowly and inefficiently, according to a new report from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), reports SR Ekot. .

Criticism of efforts during snow chaos and oil spill

Ten years after the major forest fire – this is how Sweden has prepared

Ten years ago, Sweden was hit by the worst forest fire in modern times. This revealed several shortcomings in Swedish crisis preparedness.

Ten years after the major forest fire – this is how Sweden has prepared

Head of MSB Quits – Becomes Governor

The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency's Director-General Charlotte Petri Gornitzka is leaving prematurely – and becomes Governor of Gotland. The Government is now seeking an MSB chief with a military background.

Head of MSB Quits – Becomes Governor