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Contents
Introduction
The drafting, upkeep and communication of the rescue plan are based on the requirement of the Rescue Act (379/2011). In this rescue plan, there is an account:
- for the conclusions of the assessment of hazards and risks;
- for the safety arrangements of the building and the premises used in the operations;
- regarding the instructions to be given to people for the prevention of accidents and acting in accident and danger situations;
- other possible actions for independent preparation at the location. (Rescue Act 379/2011, Section 15))
The rescue plan must be kept up to date and it must be communicated in the necessary way to the persons in the relevant building or other site. (Government Decree on Rescue Action 407/2011, Section 2.)
There are also other requirements for safety in the Rescue Act; the most important of these are:
The owner and holder of the building and the operator must, for their part take care that the building, structure and its surroundings are kept in such condition that:
- the risk of the starting, intentional starting and spreading of a fire is slight;
- the people in the building can vacate the building in the event of fire or other sudden danger situation or they can be rescued in another way;
- rescue operations are possible in the event of fire or another accident;
- the safety of rescue personnel has been taken into account. (Rescue Act 379/2011, Section 9))
The following equipment and devices must be kept in working order and serviced and inspected appropriately:
- extinguishing, rescue and prevention equipment;
- devices that facilitate extinguishing and rescue work;
- fire detection, alarm and other devices signalling the risk of an accident;
- the lighting and signs of the exit routes;
- the equipment and devices of the civil defence shelters (Rescue Act 379/2011, Section 12))
The owner and holder of the building and the operator must, for their part:
- the starting of fires is to be prevented, as well as the arising of other hazardous situations;
- the protection of persons, property and the surroundings in danger situations is to be prepared for;
- the extinguishing of fires, and other such rescue measures that they are able to do independently, are to be prepared for;
- start action for securing safe exit from fires and other danger situations, as well as action for making rescue operations easier. (Rescue Act 379/2011, Section 14))
Basic property information
Kaksi portainen ja kuusikerroksinen asuinkerrostalo.
Asukkaiden käytössä on varastointitiloja sekä kerhohuone.
Tekniset tilat ovat B-portaan irtainvarastossa.
Basic information
| Property name | Asunto Oy Espoon Anna Sahlsténin katu 15 |
|---|---|
| Building address |
Anna Sahlsténin katu 15 02600 ESPOO |
| Number of apartments | 86 |
| Building type | Apartment building |
| Number of floors | 6 |
| Year of construction of the property | 2024 |
| Housing management office |
Newsec Property Asset Management Finland Oy
tel. 0103896002 http://www.newsec.fi |
Organisation
| Property manager |
Samuli Tornberg Newsec Property Asset Management Finland Oy phone 0103896002 samuli.tornberg@newsec.fi |
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Other information
The site falls within the area of the following rescue service: Western Uusimaa.
| Heating type | District heating |
|---|---|
| Main water shutoff | B-portaan puoleisessa irtainvarastossa
Lämmönjakohuoneen takanurkassa |
| Heat distribution room | B-portaan puoleisessa irtainvarastossa |
| Electricity switchboard | B-portaan puoleisessa irtainvarastossa, kulku lämmönjakohuoneesta |
| Ventilation device |
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| Air ventilation emergency stop |
Porrashuoneiden pääsisäänkäynneillä |
| Maintenance | Unce Oy phone 0306606464 service 0306606464 |
| Gathering area | Kiinteistön kulmalta lähtevällä kevyen liikenteen väylällä |
| Back-up gathering area | Määritetään tarvittaessa |
| Key storage lock box | A-portaan pääsisäänkäynnillä |
| Number of civil defence shelters | 1 |
| Location of civil defence shelter VSS1 | B-portaassa olevassa irtainvarastossa |
Responsibilities
. .| Party | Responsible area | |
|---|---|---|
| Management | Responsible for managing the entire property, managing maintenance contracts and the like, addressing reported safety or other deficiencies or delegating responsibility to another party. The property manager is the contact person for regulatory inspections and other similar matters, including participation in fire inspection rounds | |
| Property maintenance | Property technical systems and safety equipment, yard maintenance, necessary snow removal, etc. The caretaker notices any deficiencies while visiting the site and takes care of them on his/her own or reports them to the management. | |
| Tenant | The tenant is responsible for his/her own living quarters and storage room, as well as for his/her furniture and activities in the association. Any systems or fixed structures on the premises of the residents are managed by the maintenance company | |
| Normal flow of information regarding deficiencies: Tenant--- Maintenance company --- Management | ||
Tenants can report safety concerns or other deficiencies to maintenance or management by phone or email, the necessary contact details can be found in the "Organization" section of this plan.
Important phone numbers
Important numbers of the property
| Task | Name | Telephone number | Service phone number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance company | Unce Oy | 0306606464 | 0306606464 |
| Lift maintenance | Kone Hissit Oy | 080015063 |
Other important numbers
| Operator | Telephone number | Duty hours |
|---|---|---|
| Public emergency numbers | 112 | 24 h |
| Poison information centre | 0800 147 111 | 24 h |
Risk assessment
A risk assessment has been carried out as part of the preparation of the emergency plan and is presented in this chapter. The assessment has been focused on more mundane issues and the conclusions are presented at the end of the chapter.
A hazard is a factor or circumstance that can cause harm or bring about an adverse event. Risk is the combined effect of the probability of harm associated with a threat and the severity of the consequences. In this case, the probability of the hazard occurring and the severity of the consequences have been assessed verbally. Measures and preventive actions have also been set out for each hazard.
Hazards:
Fire
Water damage
Falls, slips, trips and similar accidents
External hazards such as traffic accidents in the vicinity or radiation and gas hazards
interruptions or malfunctions in the supply of electricity, water or district heating
Vandalism, robbery or burglary.
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Risk Causes |
Consequences | Actions and safety and security preparations |
|---|---|---|
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Accident or illness Falls caused by slipperiness in winter. Snow or ice falling from the roof of a building. Personal illnesses can cause a medical attack. Especially for older residents, the possibility of a medical attack is increased. Most likely to happen at home, for example while cooking. These include minor burns or cuts. Electrical accidents can also occur at home if faulty electrical appliances are used or, for example, a mobile phone battery is damaged. |
Possible personal injury and damage to property. Minor damage to residential properties likely. Electrical equipment accidents are usually accompanied by a risk of fire. |
If residents notice any deficiencies, they should report them to property maintenance or to the company's board of directors. In winter, the maintenance service will take care of de-icing and, if necessary, removing snow and ice from the roof. The maintenance of public areas is taken care of. There will be no storage of excess goods on access routes. In outdoor areas, vehicles will be parked only in designated spaces to allow the rescue and emergency services to operate on site. |
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Fire Statistically, the most common causes of fires in residential buildings are cooking, the use of open fires and the use of faulty electrical appliances. Often, fires are started by human action or negligence. Occasionally, a fire can also be caused independently of human intervention, for example by a faulty or unmaintained electrical installation (e.g. short circuits). There is always a risk of fire when carrying out fire work. |
Potential personal injury and damage to property | Use of open fires and cooking only under supervision. Do not use broken electrical appliances (risk of accident and fire). Large domestic appliances (washing machines) should not be used unsupervised. In outdoor areas, care will be taken to ensure that vehicles are parked only in designated spaces to allow for rescue and emergency services to operate on site. |
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Accidents, thefts For example, graffiti, breaking windows or furniture, or arson. |
The result is mainly minor property damage. An ignited object (e.g. a pile of wood on the wall of a building) can spread into a larger fire, with more serious consequences. | Adequate lighting in outdoor areas and at entrances. Any signs of vandalism (e.g. work scratches) are repaired as soon as possible after discovery. Avoid keeping unnecessary fire loads on building walls and inside the building. Ensure that doors are not accidentally left open/unlocked during passage. Deficiencies in locking and lighting are reported to the building maintenance department. |
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Power cuts, water leaks or other technical problems in buildings Sudden or planned power or other technical outages. Broken equipment, such as ventilation equipment or water leaks. |
Broken building services usually cause only temporary damage. If unnoticed, a water leak can escalate into a larger water damage. Sudden or planned power cuts do not cause major problems for housing in the short term, but if prolonged they can make living significantly more difficult. | Electricity, water or heat supply disruptions are unlikely, but residents are advised to prepare for them with a home reserve, the basic idea being that everyone should be self-sufficient for 72 hours. For more information on home preparedness and self-reliance, see the [72 hours website] (https://72tuntia.fi/#72), set up by Finnish authorities and associations. If a resident has difficulties in coping on their own, they should be more seriously prepared for outages and be ready to seek outside help. Any broken building services or leaking plumbing fixtures should always be reported directly to the building maintenance department. |
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Water damage Possible causes are usually freezing, blockages or equipment failure. External causes include storms and flooding (heavy rain, melting snow). |
Potential property damage | Servicing and maintaining the building's HVAC system, reporting any deficiencies, using household appliances (washing machines) only when supervised, always recommending a leak trap when replacing appliances, keeping rainwater drains in good condition. |
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Gas danger in the vicinity This could be caused by an accident involving the transport of chemicals on nearby transport routes or a fire at a neighbouring property. |
Possible personal injury and property damage as a result. | Comply with the authority's emergency messages, which may come via SMS, TV or internet, or ultimately through the emergency services' loudspeakers. The main measure is usually to close the ventilation and shelter in place. |
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Exceptional circumstances Radiological emergency or other serious incident in the vicinity. |
Possible injuries, sheltering inside, possible evacuation. | In exceptional situations, the authorities will act in accordance with their instructions. Self-preparedness makes it easier for residents to cope with emergencies. Information on preparedness can be found on the 72 hours website. |
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Charging electrical appliances The main risk is battery fire, which in the worst case can cause an explosion |
Personal injury (fire, smoke, projectiles) Property damage (fire spread to surrounding furniture and structures, smoke damage) |
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Solar power plant Fire in a panel or component on the roof. Rescue of a person (electrical accident) |
Potential personal injury and damage to property | System signage (warning signs and markings). Solar power plant isolation instructions and labelling. Safety at work during installation and maintenance. |
Conclusions of the hazard and risk assessment
The site is a residential building, and the everyday hazards and risks associated with it are linked to this. The most common accidents in residential buildings are accidents, and statistically they are likely to occur inside the dwelling. Slips and trips in the yard or in public areas are also hazards associated with normal housing.
Typical hazards and risks are usually caused by human activity or faulty equipment. Daily attention to safety in everyday life can prevent fires and other hazards.
It is the responsibility of everyone living and working in the building to maintain safety. The building and its surroundings are kept in such a condition that:
there is little risk of fire starting, deliberately starting or spreading
in the event of fire or other sudden danger, persons in the building are able to leave the building or can be rescued by other means;
rescue operations are possible in the event of a fire or other accident;
These requirements are met by ensuring that the premises and surroundings of the building are kept clean and any deficiencies are reported to the building maintenance department.
Safety procedures
Safety equipment
Smoke extraction
The purpose of smoke ventilation is to remove fire gases, smoke and heat from the premises. The smoke ventilation equipment must be maintained and tested regularly according to the user maintenance instructions. The smoke ventilation equipment may only be used by the rescue services.
| Description | Porrashuoneissa on etäavattavat savunpoistoikkunat porrashuoneiden yläpäissä. Muista tiloista savunpoisto käsin avattavien ovien, ikkunoiden tai luukkujen kautta |
|---|---|
| Location of centre | Sähköpääkeskus |
| Smoke removal activation | Porrashuoneiden pääsisäänkäynneiltä |
Exit guide, security or signal light
Emergency exit signs show how to to exit the building. Any faulty or incomplete signs must be reported to property maintenance services.
| Description | Pimeässä hohtavat kerrosopasteet kerrostasanteilla |
|---|
Ventilation emergency stop
If the building is subjected to an external danger, such as fire gases from an adjacent building, the ventilation must be shut off. In such a case, the rescue authorities usually issue an emergency warning, providing additional instructions, such as to turn off ventilation systems.
Air ventilation can be stopped by anyone.
Ventilation emergency stop: Porrashuoneiden pääsisäänkäynneillä
Fire safety
Smoke detector
The purpose of fire alarms is to alert of any imminent fire. This will enable measures to extinguish the fire, warn others and take rescue measures.
| Description | Verkkovirtaan kytketyt palovaroittimet |
|---|---|
| System model | Mains |
| Type of alarm | Localised alarm |
Vastuu palovaroittimista
Vastuu ylläpidosta siirtyy asukkaalta rakennuksen omistajalle 1.1.2026.
Rakennuksen omistaja
- vastaa, että kussakin asunnossa on riittävä määrä toimintakuntoisia palovaroittimia.
- vähintään yksi (1) palovaroitin alkavaa 60 m2 kohden
- palovaroittimien uusiminen niiden vikaantuessa tai vanhentuessa
Asukas
- velvollisuus ilmoittaa viipymättä rakennuksen omistajalle, jos palovaroittimen paristo on loppunut, tai varoitin ei toimi
- palovaroitinta ei saa irrottaa tai vahingoittaa
- suositellaan testaamaan palovaroittimen toiminta säännöllisesti
Linkki sisäministeriön ohjeeseen aiheesta: linkki
Rescue route
The rescue way is a drive way, which the rescue department's vehicles can use in emergency situations to reach to within close proximity of the building.
- It is not permitted to park cars, pile up snow, set up lampposts, plant vegetation, or do, leave, or set up anything else that might block traffic on the rescue way.
- Escape routes must be indicated with a text sign in accordance with Ministry of the Interior decree no. 468 of 2003.
- A rescue way sign is not used if the rescue way is not marked in the building's construction permits.
- Please contact rescue authorities for advice on any escape route questions.
| Location | Anna Sahlstenin Kadulta pihalle |
|---|---|
| Description | Nostopaikat merkitty liikennemerkein |
Hot work
Hot work is defined as work in which sparks arise or in which naked flames or other heat sources are used and may cause a fire hazard. Such work includes e.g. oxyacetylene and arc welding, flame and arc cutting, disc cutting and metal grinding, which create sparks, as well as work involving the use of gas burners, other open fire or combustion air blowers.
Performing hot work at a temporary hot work site always requires a permission granted by a person responsible for the hot work. The hot work permission ensures the actions of the different parties regarding safety and fire protection. The person conducting the hot work must have a hot work licence.
The property manager office grants the hot work permissions.
Other arrangements
Lift
| Location | Porrashuoneissa |
|---|---|
| Maintenance company | Kone Hissit Oy |
Ventilation device
| Description | Tilakohtaiset ilmanvaihtokoneet |
|---|---|
| Emergency stop switch location | Porrashuoneiden pääsisäänkäynneillä |
Solar power station
| Location | Katolla |
|---|---|
| Description | Pienvoimala, jolla tuetaan kiinteistön yleisten tilojen sähkön tarvetta |
| Emergency stop switch location | A-portaan pääsisäänkäynnillä |
Action guidelines
Calling for help
In all urgent emergencies, whether it is a police, rescue, ambulance or social services emergency PHONE NUMBER: 112
You can make an emergency call using the 112 Finland app, once you have downloaded it to your phone. Then the emergency operator will immediately see the location where the call is coming from.
download the 112 app to your phone
Make the emergency call yourself if you can
It is important that the emergency call is made by the person concerned. He or she will have the information that the dispatcher needs to determine what kind of help to send to the scene. A call through an intermediary may delay the arrival of help.
Tell what has happened
The emergency dispatcher asks the caller for information about what has happened so that he or she can send the right help to the situation if necessary.
Exact address and municipality
The emergency centre may have several addresses in different municipalities within its area. It is therefore important to give not only the address but also the municipality where the incident took place.
Answer questions asked to you
The questions asked by the dispatcher have a purpose. They do not delay the call for help. In case of an emergency, the dispatcher will alert the authorities already during the call and give them more information about the incident.
Act as instructed
The dispatcher is trained to give instructions for different situations. Follow the instructions given to the best of your ability.
Do not end the call until you have been authorised to do so
Ending a call too early can slow down the arrival of helpers. Once you have permission to end the call, hang up. Keep the line free. The dispatcher or on-site helper may need more information about what has happened.
Assistance in an emergency
It can be difficult and slow for people with reduced mobility to leave the building in an emergency. If you know of people with reduced mobility living next door, such as disabled, blind or elderly people, you should also try to ensure their safe exit in an emergency. If you know your neighbour is at home but you cannot help them to leave, inform the emergency services as soon as possible.
Cooperate with other residents.
Things to consider when helping a person with reduced mobility to leave
- Assist the PRM to exit according to your own abilities.
- Listen to the person you are helping.
- Take care of the person you are helping even after exit.
Power cuts
What to do during a power cut:
- First check the fuses. If they are intact, find out if your neighbour's or neighbouring houses' electricity is working.
- If the power goes out over a wider area, the fault is already known and remedial action has been taken. Most electricity suppliers have a recorded fault message on the fault service number that will tell you about a known power cut in your area.
- If the electricity is behaving strangely when it comes back on, for example, lights are brighter or dimmer than normal, this may be due to a break in the neutral wire of the electricity network. This can result in equipment damage, fire and, in the worst case, electric shock. In these situations, turn off the power at the main switch and call your electricity supplier's emergency service.
- In the event of a prolonged power cut, be prepared with warm clothing, especially in winter, and a home reserve if necessary. A home reserve is food and other essential supplies that can last you for 72 hours. More information can be found on the 72-hour website.
Good to know during a power cut
- electrical appliances that have been left on (e.g. cooker or ovens) should be switched off so that they do not pose a fire risk when the power comes back on
- the fridge and freezer are switched off and should not be opened to prevent food spoilage
- the water supply may be interrupted during a power cut, as the water supply pumps are powered by electricity
- Do not put water down the drain, even if it comes from the tap
- If you do run water from the tap, place a container underneath to collect the run-off water. You can drink water during a power cut.
- If a power cut occurs during winter frosts, your home will cool down quickly
- Take warm clothes and blankets. Close the windows and keep the front door closed.
An effort will be made to inform people in advance of anticipated power outages. It is not always possible to provide information in advance. You can find out about anticipated power cuts by following the information provided by the authorities, for example via YLE.
Sickness or accident
Explain what has happened
- Has the person fallen or fainted?
- Are there any eyewitnesses who could give details of what happened?
- Can the person be revived by talking or shaking?
Make an emergency call
- Call 112.
- Tell me where you are calling from.
- Tell what has happened.
- Follow the instructions.
Give first aid if necessary
- If the person does not wake up, check breathing: place the back of your hand in front of the patient's mouth and feel for air.
- If the person is not breathing, start first aid on the terms of your skills.
- 30 pushes, 2 blows
The unconscious but breathing patient is turned on his side.
Watch the patient.
- If the patient's condition changes before the rescue service arrives, report it by calling 112 again so that the emergency centre can reassess the situation.
Provide professional helpers to the patient quickly.
- Tell the paramedics what has happened and what has been done.
Fire
Rescue
- Perform a situation assessment. Rescue those in immediate danger.
- Be careful not to breathe smoke! Smoke is highly toxic and if inhaled will cause death very quickly.
Call for help
- Call 112 from a safe place.
- Tell them who you are, where the fire is (address and floor), what is burning and if there are people in danger.
- Do not hang up until you are told to do so.
Extinguish and Restrict
- Carry out initial extinguishing if possible.
- Extinguish a grease fire by smothering it with a fire blanket.
- In the event of an electrical appliance fire, switch off the power to the appliance, then you can start the initial extinguishing operation.
- Remove nearby flammable objects and flammable substances.
- Limit the spread of the fire and smoke by closing windows and the door of the dwelling when you leave.
Guide
Direct emergency personnel to the scene or arrange for guidance. Example: one person guides at the edge of the car park and another at the side of the building.
In the event of an evacuation, the assembly point is: Kiinteistön kulmalta lähtevällä kevyen liikenteen väylällä
Water damage
Instructions
- Disconnect the electricity at and near the point of leakage.
- Stop the leak, e.g. by closing the water inlet, if possible.
- Immediately notify the maintenance department Unce Oy, phone 0306606464, service 0306606464
- If necessary, contact the emergency number 112.
If the water hazard threatens from outside the building
- Identify the cause of the water damage.
- If it is a leak, try to stop it.
- Try to prevent water from entering the building
- If necessary, call for additional help (building services, neighbours)
- If necessary, contact the emergency number 112.
General danger sign
A general danger signal is a one-minute rising and falling sound signal or a warning sounded by an authority. The duration of the rising and falling periods is 7 seconds.
A general danger signal means an imminent danger to the public. The warning is given by a fixed outdoor alarm system in built-up areas and by mobile alarms mounted on the vehicle outside built-up areas. Public alarms are primarily intended to warn people outside. The sound of the alarms may not be audible indoors.
The Danger over signal is a steady beep for one minute. It is an indication that the threat or danger has passed.
This is what to do when you hear a general danger signal
- Go inside. Stay inside.
- Close doors, windows, vents and ventilation.
- Turn on the radio and wait for instructions.
- Avoid using the phone to avoid blocking the lines.
- Do not leave the area unless instructed to do so by the authorities, so as not to endanger yourself en route.
Emergency information
A hazard statement is issued in connection with a general hazard warning.
The hazard statement can be found at:
- radio
- text on page 112
- at the top of the TV screen as a running text
- 112 Finland app
- pelastustoimi.fi
- 112.fi
Radiation hazard
The radiation situation is constantly monitored throughout the country with gauges. Even small changes are detected immediately and reported without delay. A general danger warning is issued in the event of a radiation hazard.
Go inside
Sheltering inside is the first line of defence in the event of a radiological emergency.
Close doors, windows, vents and ventilation tightly to prevent radioactive materials from entering. The central part of the house offers the best protection.
Iodine tablets
Taking iodine tablets is a secondary support measure recommended for people up to 40 years of age and pregnant women.
Take iodine tablets only on the advice of the authorities, which you will hear on the radio or television. Iodine tablets prevent the accumulation of radioactive iodine in the thyroid gland, but do not provide any other protection. In the event of an emergency, do not leave the building to retrieve the tablets. Iodine tablets can be obtained in advance from a pharmacy. There should be 2 iodine tablets per person. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health recommends that iodine tablets should be taken in the event of a radiation hazard due to a nuclear accident by people up to 40 years of age and pregnant women.
Protect your food and drinking water
Put exposed food in plastic bags or leak-proof containers. Refrigerators, freezers and leak-proof containers protect against radioactive dust.
Moving around in the open air
If you have to go outside, wear tight, skin-covering clothing, such as rainwear. Take off your clothes on entering the hallway and wash carefully. Wear a respirator to prevent radioactive particles from entering your lungs.
Additional instructions
For further information, contact the emergency services in your town, the media and Yle's Text-TV on page 867. You can also find information on the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority's website at www.stuk.fi and on the website of the emergency services at www.pelastustoimi.fi
Exit
The principle of egress safety is that all rooms in a residential building must be accessible at all times by at least two means of egress without a key or other means of opening the door. Exit must also be possible in the dark, so that access routes must be unobstructed at all times.
In a block of flats, the main escape route is the stairwell. If there is smoke in the stairwell, stay in the apartment and call 112 for help.
Use the windows or balconies of the flats as an escape route. The rescue service will assist in the rescue.
Self-preparedness
Self-preparedness is a way for everyone to prepare for different types of disruptions to society, such as power or telecoms outages, storms, pandemics, public health emergencies and emergencies.
In the event of an emergency, the authorities' response will be facilitated by the mobilisation of resources to those most in need. Self-preparedness for emergencies is important because services to society can be disrupted as a result of an incident. It may be impossible to obtain food, drink, medicines or other essential supplies from shops or other service providers.
The emergency preparedness recommendation for public authorities and organisations is 72 hours. This means that a household should be able to survive independently for three days. Following the links below, you will find a brochure entitled "Preparing for home" and a 72 hours website with preparedness tools for different types of emergencies.
Home resources
Your home should have enough food, drink, medicine and other essentials to last you 72 hours.
At least the following should be available in the home:
- Food and drink
- Food and drink
- Water
- Hygiene supplies
- Torch or candles
- Batteries
- Radio
- First aid kit
- Warm clothes
Inside protection
Protection inside is provided when the general danger signal is given by an authority. On hearing the danger signal, go inside and follow the instructions given by the authorities.
Public protection
Take shelter in the Public Protection area only on the specific order of the authority. The purpose of civil defence shelters is to protect people from armed attack in the event of war.
Information on civil protection:
Storing in the property
The storage of miscellaneous items can create a risk of fire starting or spreading, prevent safe escape in an emergency and make it more difficult to extinguish a fire. Therefore, always handle flammable materials according to the instructions.
The storage of flammable substances in individual rooms is strictly forbidden.
Exits to the building must always be kept accessible and unobstructed.
- Residential accommodation and associated balconies, terraces or similar spaces
- The storage of unnecessary goods in the apartments shall be avoided.
- Exit passages, stairwells, internal corridors and access routes to storage facilities
- No goods may be stored.
- Under or in the vicinity of buildings
- No flammable material or other goods may be stored on the walls of buildings, including rubbish bins, cardboard stacks and pallets.
Notes
In case of doubt, always contact the fire inspector of the local fire brigade.
Protective evacuation
Protective evacuation is the process of moving the population away from the hazard area in a controlled manner in situations where it is considered to pose less risk than sheltering indoors. Such situations include any rapidly developing hazardous materials accident, intense flammable gas hazards, explosion hazards and radiation situations.
Protective evacuation is always carried out on the basis of a specific order from the authorities. The authorities have already planned in advance the evacuation of the site and have provided the necessary transport equipment.
Battery fire
An aggressive battery fire cannot be extinguished with an extinguisher or a blanket. The only way to stop a fire is to cool it down vigorously (by immersing the appliance in water).
Do not put yourself in danger
- Avoid breathing the fumes from the battery fire
- Leave the premises quickly
- Close the doors when leaving to limit the spread of smoke and fire
- Warn others
- Notify the emergency services 112
- Guide the emergency services
Solar power
There are two ways to stop a solar power plant in an emergency:
Method A: Disconnecting from the inverter safety switch.
NOTE: In this case, the solar panels and the cables from the panels to the PV system's control panel remain live!
Method B: Disconnection from the main electricity panel: the solar power system can be disconnected from the building grid by turning the switch guard on the main electricity panel to the OFF position.
NOTE: In this case, the solar panels and the cabling inside the building will remain energized, but will no longer feed the building's main switchboard.
Emergency escape hatches
Kadun puoleisilla parvekkeilla, sekä talon päädyssä
Emergency escape hatch instructions
- Remove the carpet on the balcony floor under which the escape hatch is located
- Open the upper cover of the balcony hatch
- Break the seal on the red one and turn the handle 90 degrees counter-clockwise. This will open the hatch below the balcony.
- Push down the yellow firewool under the ladder.
- Check that no one is under the ladder. Lift the ladder from its bracket and let it come down.
Civil defence
The purpose of the civil defence shelter is to protect people from collapses, explosion pressure waves and fragments, gases, radiation and fire. This property has a civil defence shelter. It is recommended that a civil defence shelter have an elected manager and deputy. It is good for the property's shelter's manager to learn how to use the equipment and how to prepare the shelter for use.
In Finland there are enough civil defence shelters for approximately 3.8 million people. Civil defence shelters are found both in domestic and other properties. In addition to shelters in properties, there are also public ones, such as rock shelters. Such civil defence shelters are public, usually the responsibilitity of the cities and only located in major cities.
Under normal circumstances the shelters are used for various activities, such as sports or storage, or other kinds of useful purposes. A civil defence shelter must however be ready for use within 72 hours should the authorities give an order to prepare it.
With civil defence shelters it is important to protect metal parts from rusting, insulation staying intact, machinery remaining functional, and equipment kept safe in stock.
This property has a civil defence shelter:
| Location | Protection grade | Location of equipment |
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| B-portaassa olevassa irtainvarastossa | S1 | Väestönsuojassa |
The civil defence shelter is in class S1. The civil defence shelter in protection class S1 is a newer shelter, built after 1971. It is possible to stay in this shelter model for long time periods. The shelter has a manually operated or mechanical air intake machinery, equipped with a pre-filter and an activated carbon particle filter.
The authorities provide instructions by radio if it is necessary to move to civil defence shelters and information on which of the public shelters people are to move to. Moving into the civil defence shelters therefore always happens as a result of direction by the authorities. Accidents occurring in normal times do not generally ever require taking cover in civil defence shelters, with taking cover indoors being sufficient. There are 110,000 spaces altogether in the civil defence shelters of Finland.
Civil defence shelter maintenance.
A civil defence shelter as well as civil defence equipment and devices must be maintained in such condition that the shelter can be made operational in 72 hours. A shelter can also be used for other purposes, as long as making it operational takes no longer than stated before. Normal time use is not allowed to damage the shelter nor prevent it being inspected or tested for leakage.
It is not permitted to store pollutant liquids in a shelter nor is it permitted to make holes in surrounding structures. Protective doors, hatches and air ventilation machinery must not be moved from their designated spots nor is it permitted to use the air ventilation machinery for air ventilation under normal circumstances. It is permitted to install a door to the protective door's opening. Even during normal times it should be ensured that at least half of the shelter is free in case of a sudden need to take shelter.
- Additionally you should take note of the following:
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- The civil defence shelter owner and manager must make sure that the shelter, its equipment and machinery are kept operational and maintained and inspected accordingly.
- An appointed person inspects and test uses the shelter's doors, hatches, tightness, air conditioning and electricity equipment, as well as the drains, yearly according to the directions from the equipment retailer.
- In order to ensure the shelter equipment is operational they ought to be inspected and serviced at least every 10 years unless the manufacturer has stated a shorter maintenance period.
- An inspection log must be drafted when checking machinery's functionality, where machine-specific inspections are marked. The inspection log must be presented to the rescue authorities when asked for.
- The owner and the proprietor of the property must ensure that the civil defence shelter has such equipment that it can be made operational. This equipment consist of items such as spare water containers, waste containers, dry lavatories, and beds.
Renovating the civil defence shelter
- When proceeding to an improved level of protection
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- A civil defence shelter is assigned a care person, who is in charge of renovation. S/He must know the machinery in the shelter as well as know how to use it. Additionally, the shelter's care person is responsible for the general order and cleanliness, as well as discipline, in the shelter.
- The shelter is emptied of the goods stored in it, or that have otherwise collected there, in accordance with the clearing plan.
- All temporary structures are taken down and taken out of the shelter.
- Hinges, latches, etc. from doors and hatches are inspected, lubricated, and serviced.
- Door insulations are inspected and put in place according to instructions.
- Inspection of the emergency exit hallway and hatch for functionality and use.
- Dry toilets (15 plastic bags per toilet) are distributed into the dry toilet spaces. The toilet spaces are partitioned off with curtains or boards. There is to be one toilet space per every 20 m² .
- All vents (HWA) are checked for functionality by turning them from one extreme setting to another.
- Spare water containers are cleaned and filled up. The filling hose and other equipment are checked at the same time. The showers for the decontamination tent are installed and tested out. There should be 50 litres of water per square metre in the shelter, meaning 50 x 80 = 4,000 litres (or 30 litres/person).
- Floor drains are cleaned and their functionality is tested by pouring water into them. Attention! The floor drain has a closing valve.
- Air pressure valves are checked and joints are lubricated.
- Air ventilation openings used in normal conditions are blocked off by installing dust covers with insulation.
- The condition of the pressure valves is checked from outside the shelter.
- Air ventilation shafts and filters are cleaned.
- All pipes, connections, and machinery connected with air ventilation are checked. Special filters are installed according to the machine's installation guide.
- The functioning of exit valves is checked by turning them from one extreme setting to another.
- Check overpressure indicator for: fluid, the pipes opening, that the meter reads 0, and the spare fluid (dyed fuel oil).
- The balometer sensitivity is tested with a test use.
- Pressurisation of the shelter is to be checked; the pressure test is conducted according to the machine manufacturer's instructions. The aim is to verify that there is enough overpressure, and that the shelter doesn't leak too much air out.
- Examine and inspect the functionality of the shelter's phone, antenna, appliance fuses, lighting, backup batteries, spare lightbulbs and spare fuses, switches and power outlets, etc.
- Equip the shelter with appropriate gear (attachment) in accordance with regulations.
- The spaces in the shelter are divided according to the plan made beforehand into general living and activity spaces (men/women, protection personnel, staff, customers). Each sheltered person has their own personal living space containing personal items, medication, and long- life provisions.
- The shelter contains enough seats, tables, and bunkbeds for approximately one third of the people coming into the shelter.
- For exceptional circumstances, there should also be equipment and goods that will make a longer stay possible (e.g. entertainment).
- Check functionality of spare lighting.
- Signs guiding the way to the shelter must be installed in passages and corridors.
Civil defence material
Civil defence material can be divided into two categories: shelter- specific material and protection staff material. Each civil defence shelter should have the shelter-specific material reserved for it as well as the protection material for the shelter manager and his/her deputy.
Material is usable in normal conditions in care and maintenance activities, assuming that the material is stored in the property where it belongs. Tools belonging to the civil defence shelter must be usable when the shelter is issued to be used.
| Tag | Count |
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| Stretchers | 1 |
| Water preservation solution | Based on the amount |
| Crowbar | 1 |
| The shelter's tag places | 1 |
| Hand light | 2 |
| Bucket hose | 1 |
| Tag | Additional information |
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| Peening hammer | 2 kg |
| Cutting chisel | 300 mm |
| Spike chisel | 300 mm |
| Power cutters | approx. 600 mm |
| Hatchet | approx. 400 mm |
| Entrenching spade | approx. 500 mm when folded |
| Crowbar | approx. 600 mm |
| Handsaw | blade 500 mm |
| Hacksaw | blade 310 mm |
| Hacksaw blades | 5 to spare |
| Adjustable wrench | max. a 35 mm jaw |
| A slotted screwdriver | tip 8 mm, blade 150 mm |
| Phillips head screwdriver | |
| Carpenter's hammer | 0.5 kg |
| Nails | 2 kg, 75, 100, and 125 mm |
| Belt-knife | approx. 200 mm |
| Rescue rope | d=12 mm, 20 m |
| Safety and protection staff's material | For every 100 residents |
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| Civilian gas mask and civil defence shelter filters | 2 |
| Hard hat | 2 |
| Protective glasses | 2 |
| First aid kit and protective bandage pack | 1 |
| Sterile first aid dressing | 2 |
| Geiger counter / over 100 person property | 1 |
| Iodine tablets | 2/resident |
| Guide on building protection (Kodin turvaopas, SPEK) | 2 |
How to use a small fire extinguisher
Extinguishers
- Turn the extinguisher upside down and shake the extinguisher to ensure the powder's running.
- Remove the safety pin.
- Approach the fire from the direction of the wind.
- If you are indoors, approach low on the floor, as this will improve the visibility.
- Take a hold of the extinguisher's hose from the end and direct the extinguishing substance at the base of the flames, don't cut through them.
- Start extinguishing from the front and continue towards the back, or from bottom to top.
- Extinguishing can be improved with a back and forth motion.
- The whole area that is burning must be covered in the extinguisher cloud.
- After the flames are extinguished the extinguishing can be stopped.
- Observer the burnt object and make sure that the fire is out.
- If the target catches fire again, repeat the extinguishing.
Extinguishing blankets
- Take a hold of the corners of the blanket and protect your hands by placing them inside the blanket.
- Step on the blanket with your foot; this will prevent the flames from getting to your face.
- If you are outside, approach the fire from the direction of the wind.
- Extend your arms straight.
- Spread the blanket over the fire.
- Hold the blanket tightly over the fire and make sure that the fire is extinguished.
- Protect yourself while lifting the blanket as the fire can re-ignite.
- Make sure once more that the fire is extinguished.