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30.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior invites views on a draft government proposal to amend the Act on Emergency Warnings. The amendments would make the legislative changes required to introduce a cell broadcast public warning system. The consultation round closes on 14 July 2026.https://intermin.fi/en/-/views-requested-on-amendments-to-act-on-emergency-warnings
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Rescue services reform aimed at improving services Under the Act on Organising Rescue Services, adopted in June 2021, the wellbeing services counties and the City of Helsinki are responsible for organising rescue services from the beginning of 202...https://intermin.fi/en/projects-and-legislation/rescue-services-reform
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International operations of the rescue services International cooperation with the European Union, United Nations, NATO, the Nordic countries and other neighbouring countries is part of the daily work of the rescue services. Finland may provide in...https://intermin.fi/en/rescue-services/international-assistance
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Government Programme measures to reform rescue services and emergency response centre operations The Government aims to ensure high-quality rescue services throughout the country. Rescue services must be of high quality and carried out in a unifor...https://intermin.fi/en/rescue-services/government-programme-measures-in+rescue-services
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Government Programme measures to reform rescue services and emergency response centre operations The Government aims to ensure high-quality rescue services throughout the country. Rescue services must be of high quality and carried out in a unifor...https://intermin.fi/en/rescue-services/government-programme-measures-in-rescue-services
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29.6.2026 | Venezuela was hit by two devastating earthquakes on 24 June. Finland is assisting Venezuela by providing emergency shelter assistance through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism.https://intermin.fi/en/-/finland-to-provide-emergency-shelter-assistance-to-venezuela
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CER-lakihttps://intermin.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-cer-act
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Accident prevention is a joint efforthttps://intermin.fi/en/rescue-services/accident-prevention
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Emergency plan provides guidance on risk management Under the Rescue Act, an emergency plan must be drawn up for residential buildings with at least three residential apartments. The board of directors of the housing company is responsible for dra...https://intermin.fi/en/emergency-plan
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Foresight is key to fire safety The Ministry of the Interior prepares all legislation related to fire safety. The Rescue Act and other statutes obligate the owners and users of buildings to ensure fire safety. Building owners and users must evalua...https://intermin.fi/en/rescue-services/accident-prevention/fire-safety
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Accident prevention is a joint efforthttps://intermin.fi/en/rescue-services/accident-prevention/fire-safety-equipment/frequently-asked-questions-about-smoke-alarms
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Civil defence protects the civilian population The Ministry of the Interior leads and coordinates national civil defence. Rescue services are responsible for civil defence duties falling under their mandate at the national, regional and local leve...https://intermin.fi/en/rescue-services/preparedness/civil-defence
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Accident prevention is a joint efforthttps://intermin.fi/en/rescue-services/accident-prevention/sweeping
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Accident prevention is a joint efforthttps://intermin.fi/en/rescue-services/accident-prevention/fire-safety-equipment/systems-connected-to-the-erc
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Civil defence shelters would be used during military threat Civil defence shelters provide protection for the population particularly against a military threat in areas where people normally move, live and go to work. Civil defence shelters protec...https://intermin.fi/en/rescue-services/preparedness/civil-defence-shelters
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Areas of expertise The Ministry of the Interior is the ministry for internal security and migration. The Ministry’s aim is for Finland to be the safest country in the world. The Ministry of the Interior prepares legislation concerning the police, ...https://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise
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Accident prevention is a joint efforthttps://intermin.fi/en/rescue-services/accident-prevention/fire-safety-equipment
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Projects and legislation Some of the projects, working groups and programmes currently underway in the Ministry of the Interior are outlined in these pages. The Government Project Register Hankeikkuna also contains information about current minist...https://intermin.fi/en/projects-and-legislation
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EU Civil Protection Mechanism helps countries confronted with overwhelming crises The EU Civil Protection Mechanism has become one of the most important instruments of international assistance in recent years. The Mechanism covers various natural ...https://intermin.fi/en/rescue-services/international-assistance/civil-protection-mechanism
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Accident prevention is a joint efforthttps://intermin.fi/en/rescue-services/accident-prevention/fire-safety-equipment/first-aid-extinguishing-equipment