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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

Basic information

Property name	Ratsumies II
Building address	Ratsumiehentie 3 60800 ILMAJOKI
Number of apartments	16
Building type	Terraced house
Number of floors	2
Year of construction of the property	2004
Property owner	Ilmajoen Vuokratalot Oy
Housing management office	Ilmajoen vuokratalot Oy http://www.ilmajoenvuokratalot.fi/

Organisation

Managing director	Noora Kangastupa Ilmajoen Vuokratalot Oy phone 0444191260 noora.kangastupa@ilmajoki.fi

Other information

The site falls within the area of the following rescue service: Etelä-Pohjanmaa.

Heating type	District heating
Main water shutoff	Ulkovarasto
Heat distribution room	Ulkovarasto
Electricity switchboard	Ulkovarasto
Maintenance	Kiinteistöpalvelu Ahola phone 0400844512
Insurance company	Pohjola Vakuutus Oy tel. 03030303 https://www.op.fi
Gathering area	Kiinteistön väestönsuoja
Back-up gathering area	Naapurikiinteistö
Number of civil defence shelters	1
Location of civil defence shelter VSS1	D-rakennuksessa, sisäänkäynti sisäpihan huoltotieltä

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Osapuoli	Responsible area
Hosting	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.
Asukas	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: resident--- Maintenance company --- Management

Residents 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	Kiinteistöpalvelu Ahola	0400844512

Maintenance
	Name	Telephone number	Duty hours
Key duty	Kiinteistöpalvelu Ahola	0400844512	Continuous duty

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
Storm damage and other weather-related hazards, such as snow or ice falling on people or property in winter, or trees falling in high winds in a yard, for example
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.

Risk Causes	Consequences	Actions and safety and security preparations
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.
Sähkökäyttöisten laitteiden lataus Suurin riski on akkupalo, joka voi pahimmillaan aiheuttaa räjähdyksen	Henkilövahingot (palo, savu, heitteet) Omaisuusvahingot (palon leviäminen ympärillä olevaan irtaimistoon ja rakenteisiin, savuvahingot)	• Käytä vain tuotteelle tarkoitettua laturia • Irrota akku laturista, kun lataus on valmis • Älä käytä kolhiintunutta tai vikaantunutta akkua tai latauslaitetta • Älä aloita kylmän tai kuuman akun lataamista • Lataaminen kuivassa tilassa, jonka lämpötila on +5 °C - +45 °C • Tilassa tulee olla riittävä ilmanvaihto • Älä peitä akkua ladattaessa • Älä lataa missään, mistä latauslämpö ei pääse poistumaan • Lopeta lataaminen, mikäli akku kuumenee epänormaalisti • Noudata valmistajan ohjeita • Lataa akkua kovalla, palamattomalla alustalla • Asunnossa lataaminen vain valvotusti
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.
Kaasuvaara in the vicinity This could be due to an accident involving the transport of chemicals on nearby transport routes or a fire in a nearby area.	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 shelter in place.
Fire In residential buildings, cooking, the use of open fires and the use of faulty electrical appliances are statistically the main causes of fires. In many cases, fires are started by human action or negligence. Fires can also be caused independently of human intervention, for example by faulty or unmaintained electrical installations (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. No extra items may be stored on the walls of the building. No extra items are to be stored in the electrical rooms either. Waste must be properly sorted at the waste disposal point. Any fire work will be carried out in accordance with the fire permit process. In outdoor areas, care will be taken to ensure that vehicles, for example, are parked only in designated areas to allow the rescue and emergency services to operate on site.
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.
Accidents, thefts For example, graffiti, breaking windows or furniture, or arson.	The result is mainly minor property damage. An ignited object (e.g. goods on the wall of a building) may spread into a larger fire, with more serious consequences.	Adequate lighting in outdoor areas. 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.
Accident or illness For example, in winter, slipperiness can lead to falls or trips. Snow or ice can fall from the roof of a building. Personal illnesses, such as epilepsy or diabetes, can cause a medical attack. The possibility of a medical attack increases, especially for older residents. However, the most likely accidents occur at home, for example when 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, for example in anti-slip measures or broken lights, they should immediately report them to the property maintenance department or the company's board of directors. In winter, the building maintenance service will take care of winter de-icing and, if necessary, snow and ice removal from the roof. The maintenance of public areas will be taken care of and will ensure that there is no excess clutter on walkways, for example. In outdoor areas, for example, vehicles are parked only in designated areas to allow the rescue and emergency services to operate on site.

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 occurrences in residential buildings are accidents, and statistically they are likely to occur inside the dwelling. Slips and trips in the yard or in the dwelling are also associated with normal housing. Many incidents can be prevented by the use of a daily routine, and any deficiencies found should always be reported.

Safety procedures

Fire safety

Action guidelines

The following pages contain a guide on accident prevention and on how to act in accident and danger situations. Read the action guide carefully!

The correct actions, solutions, and choices prevent and limit accidents. This way accidents can be minimised or they can be prevented altogether.

Safety and security are our shared concern!

Alerting help

In all urgent emergency situations, whether it be a police, fire department, paramedic, or a social worker case involving an urgent need for help CALL THE EMERGENCY NUMBER: 112

Call the emergency number yourself if you can: It is important to make the emergency call yourself, if the matter concerns you. The victim has more knowledge on the situation, based on which the dispatcher can send help accordingly. Using middle-men to make the call can delay getting the right kind of help on site.
Tell what happened: The emergency centre dispatcher will ask the caller about what happened so that they can send the appropriate assistance.
Give the exact address and municipality: The emergency centre might have several same addresses in different municipalities/cities in its service area. Therefore it is also important to know the name of the town/city/municipality where the accident has taken place.
Answer the questions that are asked of you: The questions asked by the dispatcher are important. They do not delay alarming for help. In urgent cases the dispatcher already alerts the authorities and other partners during the call, and gives them more information on what has happened.
Act according to the information given to you: The dispatcher is trained to give instructions in various types of situations. It is important to follow the given instructions. Correct initial actions often play an important role in the end result.
End the call only after you're given permission to do so.: Ending the call too soon may delay the help from arriving. After you are given the permission to end the call, end it. Keep the phone line open. The dispatcher or the help on its way may need additional information on what has happened.

Sudden illness or accident

Find out what happened

Has the person fallen or fainted?
Are there possibly eye witnesses, that can tell you better about what has happened?

Check the person's condition

Can you wake the person up by talking or shaking?

Check breathing

If the person doesn't wake up, check breathing: place the back of your hand in front of the patient's mouth and feel if there is air flow.

Make an emergency call.

Call the number 112.
Tell where you are calling from.
Tell what happened
Act according to directions.

Give first aid if needed.

If the person is not breathing, start with first aid.

Turn an unconscious but breathing patient into the recovery position on their side.

Observe the patient.

If there are changes in the patient's condition before the rescue department arrives, notify them by calling the emergency number 112, so that the emergency centre can re-evaluate your situation.

Guide the professional help quickly to the patient

Tell the professional help what has happened and what has been done.

Fire

Save

Make an assessment of the situation. Rescue those in immediate danger.
Be careful not to breathe smoke! Smoke is highly toxic and you can lose consciousness quickly if you breathe it.

Warn

Warn others in the building about the fire and the threatening danger.
Direct people to the gathering area.

Alert

Call the emergency number 112 from a safe location.
Tell who you are, where the fire is (address and floor), what is on fire, and if there are people in danger.
Do not hang up the phone until you are given permission to do so.

Extinguish

Perform initial extinguishing measures, where possible.
A grease fire is extinguished by suffocating it with a fire blanket.
When an electrical appliance is on fire, disconnect power and begin extinguishing the fire.

Limit

Remove fire sensitive items and flammable liquids.
Contain the spread of fire and smoke by closing windows and the door as you exit.

Guide

Direct the rescue personnel to the location or arrange guidance. For example: one person stays to guide on the side of the parking lot and another next to the building.

In evacuation situations the gathering area is: Kiinteistön väestönsuoja

Back-up gathering area: Naapurikiinteistö

Akkupalo

Aggressiivista akkupaloa ei saa sammumaan sammuttimella tai peitteellä. Ainoa keino saada palaminen loppumaan on voimakas jäähdytys (laitteen upottaminen veteen).

Älä aseta itseäsi vaaraan

Varo hengittämästä akkupalosta aiheutuvia savukaasuja
Poistu tilasta nopeasti
Sulje ovet poistuessasi rajoittaakseni savun ja tulipalon leviämistä
Varoita muita
Ilmoita hätäkeskukseen 112
Opasta pelastuslaitosta

Action in the gathering area

Gathering area: Kiinteistön väestönsuoja

When people have left the building and proceeded to the gathering area, one person must be appointed to take responsibility for the activities at the gathering area. Based on the situation at hand, it is necessary to consider whether it is safe to remain in the designated gathering area or if people should be directed elsewhere, for example into a pre-arranged interior area or to a property in the vicinity (the back-up gathering area).

Do not leave the gathering area without the permission of the rescue authorities.

Factors to bear in mind in the gathering area:

taking care of any possible injured parties
looking after people with reduced mobility or otherwise poor physical condition
if one is aware of someone having remained inside, this is to be reported

Back-up gathering area

Back-up gathering area: Naapurikiinteistö

In severe winter conditions or other situations, an additional gathering area may be needed. Authorities will also provide instructions about shelter locations for long-term shelter.

Assisting people with reduced mobility in emergency situations

In an emergency situation, the movement of people with reduced mobility out of the building may be difficult and slow. If you know there is a neighbour with reduced mobility, for example handicapped, blind, or elderly, try to secure their safe exit in emergency situations. If you know your neighbour is at home, but you are not able to assist in moving them out, notify the rescue authorities about the situation as fast as possible.

Work in cooperation with the other residents.

Things to consider when helping people with reduced mobility

Help a person with reduced mobility to exit, within the limits of your own capabilities.
Listen to the person you're helping.
Take care of the person you helped also after getting out.

Water damage

Action guide

Disconnect power from where the leak is and from its proximity.
Stop the water from flowing, from i.e. the water mains, if possible.
Notify of the situation immediately:
- to the maintenance personnel: Kiinteistöpalvelu Ahola, phone 0400844512
Contact the emergency number if needed 112.
Main water shutoff: Ulkovarasto
Heat distribution room: Ulkovarasto
Electricity switchboard: Ulkovarasto

Should there be threat of water outside the building

Find out what is causing the water threat.
If there is a leak, try to block it.
Try to prevent the water from getting into the building.
- by baggings
- by using plastic covers
- by directing the water away from the building
Call for additional help if needed.

Public warning signal

The public warning signal is a one-minute-long ascending and descending tone or a warning announcement by the authorities. The length of the ascending tone is 7 seconds.

The public warning signal means an immediate danger threatening the public. The warning is given in population centres with an outdoor alarm system and with an alarm attached to a vehicle in rural areas.

The All Clear signal is a one-minute-long monotonous signal. It is an announcement of the threat or danger having passed.

Act in the following way after you've heard the public warning signal

Proceed indoors.
Stay indoors.
Close doors, windows, ventilation holes, and air conditioning devices.
Turn on the radio and wait for instructions.
Avoid using the phone to prevent telephone lines from getting jammed.
Do not leave the areas unless urged to do so by the authorities, so as not to endanger yourself on the way.

Gas hazard

Public warning signal in danger situations concerning gas

Additional information on the type of danger can be got from radio and television. The following are usually connected with a gas hazard.

If you are indoors and can smell gas:
- stay indoors
- the top floors make the best shelter
- place a wet cloth over your mouth and breathe through it
- stay on the upper floors until the danger is over.
If you are outside when you smell gas but are not able to get indoors:
- hurry into side wind from underneath the gas cloud
- try to get as high as possible, for example to the top of a hill
- press a wet cloth, tuft of grass, turf, or moss in front of your mouth and breathe through it.

Additional information on taking cover from gas

Switch off air conditioning devices and close doors and windows tightly. The more airtight you can make the building, the slower the gas can get inside.
You can also close or tape inside doors and stay in upwind areas. If you smell gas you can breathe through a moist and spongy cloth.
The authorities will announce on radio or with vehicles with loudspeakers when the gas cloud has dispersed. Ventilate indoors well after the event.

Radiation hazard

The radiation situation is constantly monitored throughout the country by means of 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. Use a respirator, towel or paper towel to prevent radioactive particles from entering your lungs.

Additional instructions

For more information, contact your local emergency services, the media and Yle Text-TV on page 867. You can also find information on the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority's website www.stuk.fi and the Rescue Service's website www.pelastustoimi.fi.

Blackouts

How to act during a power cut:

First check the fuses. If they are intact, find out whether the electricity of your neighbour or neighbouring houses is working.
If the electricity is out from a larger area, the problem is already known and actions to fix it have started. Most electricity suppliers have a taped recording of the malfunction on its fault service number, which will give information on the blackout situation in your area.
When the electricity comes back but acts unusually, for example the lights burn brighter or dimmer than usual, the reason might a break in the electricity network's neutral wire. This can result in equipment damage, fire and, in the worst case, the risk of electric shock. In such situations, switch off the electricity from the main switch and call your electricity supplier's fault emergency number.
When a power cut lasts longer, prepare yourself with warm clothes, especially in the winter, and home storage supplies. Instructions regarding home storage supplies can be found in the appendices.

Good to know during a power cut

electrical appliances that have been switched on (e.g. cookers or ovens) should be switched off so that they do not cause a fire hazard 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

In the event of an anticipated power cut, efforts will be made to inform the public in advance. 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.

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
D-rakennuksessa, sisäänkäynti sisäpihan huoltotieltä

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:

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

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.

The residential buildings' shelter-specific material
Tag	Count
Stretchers	1
Water preservation solution	Based on the amount
Crowbar	1
The shelter's tag places	1
Hand light	2
Bucket hose	1

The shelter's tools
Tag	Additional information
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

The apartment building's protection staff's material
Safety and protection staff's material	For every 100 residents
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

Safeguard evasion

Safeguard evasion means controlled relocations of members of the population from a danger zone in a situation where this is considered less risky than taking cover indoors. Such situations are for example fast-developing dangerous substance accidents, extensive harm caused by exhaust fumes, danger of explosion, and radiation situations.

Safeguard evasion is always done on a special order from the authorities. The authorities have planned in advance to perform a safeguard evasion from the area and reserved the necessary transportation equipment for it.

Preservation of

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.

Exits must always be kept accessible and unobstructed.

Residential accommodation and associated balconies, terraces or similar areas
- The storage of unnecessary items in the dwellings shall be avoided.
Exits
- No goods may be stored.
Under or in the vicinity of buildings
- Do not store flammable material or other goods on the walls of buildings, e.g. rubbish bins, cardboard stacks, etc.

Notes

In case of doubt, always contact the fire inspector of the local fire brigade.

Attachments

This rescue plan has the following attachments:

Car heating cables
Home assets

Car heating cables

Car heating cables should be detached from the power outlet and the cable in the outlet should not be left hanging on the heating pole. The cover of the outlet box should also be kept locked.

An open outlet box and a freely hanging heating cable with voltage cause danger of an electric shock. If the plug-in unit falls into a puddle or snow, it may electrify the surrounding area. In addition, the heating cable may break and become a hazard while clearing snow in the area, for example. An open outlet box is susceptible to vandalism.

Users should be advised on the safe use and storage of the car heating cable. The housing organisation is responsible for the safety of the property, and if, for example, an external party is injured, the housing organisation will be held responsible. A car user who has incorrectly left the cable attached to the outlet is also responsible for their part for any possible damages.

When pre-heating a car, you should only use a heating cable suitable for the purpose and an interior space heater designed for cars. Using an extension cable should be avoided as extension cables are generally not child-proof and they are easily left on the ground, where they are subjected to water, dirt and snow. The connection cable and condition of the plugs should be checked at regular intervals.

If the car heating equipment is not used or their condition is not preserved, danger of an electric shock to the user or another person follows. It also poses a fire hazard.

Home assets

Home contents are part of the residents' self preparedness. When you have a home emergency kit, you can cope with unexpected situations with fewer problems. A home reserve means buying a little extra food and other things you may need on a daily basis. A home reserve should last for three days (72 hours). A home reserve is food and goods in normal circulation, replenished as they are used. This keeps food fresh and goods usable.

There are many reasons why you may not be able to go to the store.

A single parent may fall ill and be unable to go shopping
Society can be wounded; there could be a strike, transport disruption, or a major power cut that disrupts everyday life.
A situation where shops have to be closed or you can't go out.

The contents of household supplies may vary according to the food habits of the household, including bottled water, containers for storing water, medicines, iodine tablets and household essentials. These include personal medicines, toiletries, nappies, battery-powered radio, torch and batteries.

Thank you for reading the document.

Ratsumies II

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