Finland to send expert to support Ukraine in preparing for CBRN risks

5.3.2024 9.52
Lisa Haster
Ukraine has requested assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism in preparing for threats related to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agents. Finland responds to the request by sending an expert to join the EU’s international team.

Ministers Rantanen and Bohlin discuss civil preparedness and civil defence shelters

8.11.2023 8.43
Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen and Swedish Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin met in Espoo 7.11. The Ministers had a general discussion on the importance of civil preparedness and civil defence shelters. Minister Bohlin recognised the long-term work carried out in Finland on civil defence shelters.

Ministry of the Interior report:
 Most civil defence shelters in Finland are in good condition but some shelter equipment needs maintenance

28.8.2023 13.58
A photo of an equipment box in a shelter
Finland's civil defence shelters are largely in good repair, but there is still some need for maintenance and repairs. A new Ministry of the Interior study shows that more than 90 per cent of civil defence shelters would provide people with good protection against the effects of conventional weapons. Shelter equipment is in most need of repair. Based on the report, the Ministry of the Interior has drawn up four recommendations for improving the network of civil defence shelters. Finland is not currently facing a military threat.

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