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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
Asuinkerrostalo, jossa on kolme porrashuonetta A, B ja C. A-rapussa on 6- asuinkerrosta ja B- sekä C-rapuissa 7-asuinkerrosta.
A-portaassa on huoneistot A1-A40.
B-portaassa on huoneistot B41-B86.
C-portaassa on huoneistot C87-C136.
Katutasossa on 8 liiketilaa.
Basic information
| Property name | Asunto Oy Vantaan Opaalikuja 2 |
|---|---|
| Building address |
Opaalikuja 2 01700 VANTAA |
| Number of apartments | 136 |
| Number of business premises | 1 |
| Number of operators | 8 |
| Building type | Apartment building |
| Number of floors | 7 |
| Year of construction of the property | 2023 |
| Housing management office |
Newsec Property Asset Management Finland Oy
tel. 0103896002 http://www.newsec.fi |
Organisation
| Property manager |
Samuli Tornberg phone 0505625088 samuli.tomberg@newsec.fi |
|---|
Other information
The site falls within the area of the following rescue service: Central Uusimaa.
| Heating type | District heating |
|---|---|
| Main water shutoff | Lämmönjakohuone |
| Heat distribution room | B-portaan 1. kerros |
| Electricity switchboard | B-portaan 1. kerros |
| Ventilation device |
A-, B- ja C-portaan yläosassa
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| Air ventilation emergency stop |
Porrashuoneiden sisäänkäynneillä |
| Maintenance | Kotikatu Oy, Länsi-Vantaa phone 0102708360 service 0102708889 |
| Gathering area | Keimolantien jalkakäytävällä |
| Back-up gathering area | Määritetään tarvittaessa |
| Number of civil defence shelters | 2 |
| Location of civil defence shelter VSS1 | A-porras |
| Location of civil defence shelter VSS2 | B-porras |
The premises of the property
| Location | Name |
|---|---|
| LH 7 | Kivistön Helmi |
Responsibility sharing
. .| 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 | Kotikatu Oy, Länsi-Vantaa | 0102708360 | 0102708889 |
| 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
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.
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Risk Causes |
Consequences | Actions and safety and security preparations |
|---|---|---|
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Accident or illness Esimerkiksi talvella liukkaus saattaa johtaa kaatumisiin tai kompastumisiin. Rakennuksen katolta voi pudota lunta tai jäätä. Katualueelle voi pudota tavaroita. Henkilökohtaiset sairaudet, kuten epilepsia tai diabetes, voivat aiheuttaa sairauskohtauksen. Erityisesti vanhemmilla asukkailla sairauskohtauksien mahdollisuus kasvaa. Todennäköisimmät tapaturmat sattuvat kuitenkin kotona, esimerkiksi ruoanlaiton yhteydessä. Näitä ovat esimerkiksi pienet palovammat tai viillot. Kotona voi sattua myös sähkötapaturma, jos käytetään viallisia sähkölaitteita tai esimerkiksi kännykän akku vioittuu. |
Possible personal injury and damage to property. Minor damage to residential properties likely. Electrical equipment accidents are usually accompanied by a risk of fire. |
Asukkaiden havaitessa puutteita, esimerkiksi liukkauden torjunnassa tai rikkinäisiä valoja, tulee niistä ilmoittaa välittömästi kiinteistöhuoltoon tai yhtiön hallitukselle. Talvella kiinteistöhuolto hoitaa talvella liukkauden eston sekä tarvittaessa lumen ja jään poiston katolta. Yleisten tilojen kunnossapidosta huolehditaan ja varmistetaan, että esimerkiksi kulkureiteillä ei ole ylimääräistä tavaraa. Suositellaan että asukkaat hankkivat kotiinsa tavanomaiset ensiaputarvikkeet (laastareita, haavojen hoitoaineet jne) ja opettelevat käyttämään niitä. Ulkoalueilla huolehditaan siitä, että esimerkiksi ajoneuvoja pysäköidään vain niille osoitetuille paikoille, jotta pelastuslaitos ja ensihoito pystyvät toimimaan kohteella. |
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Fire Asuinkiinteistöissä tilastollisesti suurin tulipalojen aiheuttaja on ruuanlaitto, avotulen käyttö sekä viallisten sähkölaitteiden käyttö. Monesti tulipalojen alkamiseen liittyy ihmisen toiminta tai huolimattomuus. Huoneistoissa ja varastoissa on yleensä paljon tavaraa, joka tulipalotilanteessa toimii palokuormana. Toisinaan tulipalo voi aiheutua myös ihmisestä riippumatta, esimerkiksi viallisessa tai huoltamattomassa sähkökeskuksessa (esim. oikosulut). Tulitöiden tekeminen on aina tulipaloriski. |
Potential personal injury and damage to property | Avotulen käyttö ja ruuanlaitto vain valvottuna. Rikkinäisten sähkölaitteita ei saa käyttää (tapaturma- ja tulipaloriski). Myöskään isompia kodinkoneita (pesukoneet) ei tule käyttää ilman valvontaa. Asuinhuoneistoihin suositellaan sammutuspeitteiden hankintaa. Yhteisissä tiloissa, porraskäytävissä, kulkukäytävillä ja rakennuksen seinustoilla ei saa säilyttää ylimääräistä tavaraa. Myöskään sähkötiloissa ei säilytetä ylimääräistä tavaraa. Jätepisteellä jätteet tulee lajitella asianmukaisesti eikä sinne saa jättää huonekaluja, vaan ne tulee hävittää asianmukaisesti. Mahdolliset tulityöt suoritetaan tulityölupaprosessin mukaisesti. Irtaimistovarastoissa ei saa säilyttää palavia aineita. Ulkoalueilla huolehditaan siitä, että esimerkiksi ajoneuvoja pysäköidään vain niille osoitetuille paikoille, jotta pelastuslaitos ja ensihoito pystyvät toimimaan kohteella. |
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Vahingonteot, ilkivalta, varkaudet Mahdollisia ilkivaltatekoja ovat esimerkiksi graffitit, ikkunoiden tai kaluston rikkomiset tai tuhopoltot. |
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. | Ulkoalueilla ja sisäänkäynneillä riittävä valaistus. Ilkivallan jäljet (esim. töherrykset) korjataan mahdollisimman pian havainnon jälkeen. Vältetään turhan palokuorman säilyttämistä rakennuksen seinustoilla ja sisätiloissa. Varmistetaan että kulkiessa ei jää auki / lukitsematta vahingossa ovia, esimerkiksi irtaimistovaraston ovea. Lukitukseen ja valaistukseen liittyvät puutteet ilmoitetaan kiinteistöhuollolle. |
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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. | Sähkön, veden tai lämmönjakelun häiriöt ovat epätodennäköisiä, mutta asukkaita suositellaan varautuvan niihin kotivaralla, jonka perusajatus on että kaikkien tulisi pärjätä kotioloissa 72 tuntia omavaraisesti. Kotivaraan ja omatoimiseen varautumiseen lisätietoja suomalaisten viranomaisten ja yhdistysten perustamassa 72 tuntia - sivustolla. Jos asukkaalla on vaikeuksia tulla toimeen omatoimisesti, tulee katkotilanteisiin varautua vakavammin ja olla valmiina hakemaan myös ulkopuolista apua. Asukkaiden on hyvä huomioida myös naapurit arjessa. Rikkoutuneesta kiinteistötekniikasta tai vuotavista vesikalusteista ilmoitetaan aina välittömästi suoraan kiinteistöhuoltoon. Vesivuotojen osalta vesikalusteissa on myös linjasulut, jotka on mahdollisuuksien mukaan suljettava välittömästi isomman vahingon estämiseksi. |
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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 | Huolletaan ja ylläpidetään talon LVI-tekniikkaa, ilmoitetaan puutteista, käytetään kodinkoneita (pesukoneet) vain valvottuina, laitteiden uusimisen myötä suositellaan aina vuotokaukaloa, pidetään sadevesiviemärit kunnossa. |
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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 that any deficiencies are reported to the building maintenance department.
Safety procedures
Extinguishing equipment
| Location | Extinguishing equipment | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoimitila | Fire blanket | |
| Saunatilat, irtaimistovarastot, ulkovälinevarasto, IV-konehuoneet, C-portaan sähkökeskus, toimitilat | Fire extinguisher | 6kg jauhesammutin |
- at least yearly when the extinguisher is subjected to factors affecting its operational ability, such as moisture, vibration or fluctuations in temperature (outdoor areas)
- at least once every two years (indoor areas)
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 | Etälaukaistavat savunpoistoikkunat porrashuoneiden ylimmissä kerroksissa ja IV-konehuoneissa. IV-konehuoneiden savunpoiston laukaisu tapahtuu tilan ovelta. B-portaan 2.-7. kerrosten irtainvarastojen savunpoiston laukaisu tapahtuu 1. kerroksen savunpoiston ohjauskeskukselta. |
|---|---|
| Location of centre | Sähkökeskukset ja IV-konehuoneet |
| Smoke removal activation | Porrashuoneiden sisäänkäynneillä |
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.
| Location | Liiketilat |
|---|---|
| Description | Verkkovirtaan kytketyt poistumisopasteet |
| Coverage | Poistumisreitit |
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 sisäänkäynneillä
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.
| Location | Asunnot ja yleiset tilat |
|---|---|
| Description | Verkkovirtaan kytketyt palovaroittimet. Yleisten tilojen palovaroittimet on kytketty palovaroitinjärjestelmään. |
| Location of centre | Sähkökeskukset |
| Coverage | Asunnoissa vähintään 1kpl jokaista alkavaa 60m2 kohden. |
| System model | Mains |
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 | Keimolantieltä Opaalikujalle ja sisäpihalle |
|---|---|
| Description | Nostopaikat sisäpihalla sekä kadulla |
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 | Porrashuoneet |
|---|---|
| Maintenance company | Kone Hissit Oy |
Ventilation device
| Location | A-, B- ja C-portaan yläosassa |
|---|---|
| Description | Keskitetty koneellinen ilmanvaihto. Liiketiloissa on tilakohtaiset IV-koneet |
| Emergency stop switch location | Porrashuoneiden sisäänkäynneillä |
Solar power station
| Location | Invertteri sijaitsee B-portaan IV-konehuoneessa. |
|---|---|
| Description | Aurinkopaneelit katolla |
| Emergency stop switch location | B-portaan 1. kerros |
Waste disposal
| Location | Jätepiste sijaitsee sisäpihalla |
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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
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- 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
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- Can you wake the person up by talking or shaking?
- Check breathing
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- 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.
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- Call the number 112.
- Tell where you are calling from.
- Tell what happened
- Act according to directions.
- Give first aid if needed.
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- 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.
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- 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
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- Tell the professional help what has happened and what has been done.
Fire
- Save
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- 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
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- Warn others in the building about the fire and the threatening danger.
- Direct people to the gathering area.
- Alert
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- 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
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- 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
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- Remove fire sensitive items and flammable liquids.
- Contain the spread of fire and smoke by closing windows and the door as you exit.
- Guide
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- 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.
- Using the lift in the event of a fire is strictly forbidden!
In evacuation situations the gathering area is: Keimolantien jalkakäytävällä
Back-up gathering area: Määritetään tarvittaessa
Battery fire
An aggressive battery fire cannot be extinguished with an extinguisher or a blanket. The only way to put out the fire is to cool it 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
Action in the gathering area
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
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
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- 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
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- Disconnect power from where the leak is and from its proximity.
- Stop the water from flowing, from i.e. the water mains, if possible.
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Notify of the situation immediately:
- to the maintenance personnel: Kotikatu Oy, Länsi-Vantaa, phone 0102708360, service 0102708889
- Contact the emergency number if needed 112.
- Main water shutoff: Lämmönjakohuone
- Heat distribution room: B-portaan 1. kerros
- Electricity switchboard: B-portaan 1. kerros
- Should there be threat of water outside the building
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- 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.
Under threat of violence
In an unarmed threatening situation, act in the following way.
- Act calmly and try to calm the person with your behaviour.
- Make sure you do not turn your back or let yourself be cornered, so that you will always have an escape route when a threatening person comes close.
- Call for help depending on the circumstances.
- Escape and help others escape.
Take care of your own safety. Seek to direct the threatening person to a place where they cannot harm others. After the event, contact the police about the incident if required.
If the threatening person is armed, act in the following way.
- Do not resist.
- Do whatever the person threatening you tells you to do.
- As the situation permits, try to warn others.
- By closing doors, you can limit a person's movement within the property.
- After the situation, call 112 to get professional help on site as fast as possible. Listen to directions and act accordingly.
Every threat and sighting of a possibly threatening situation must be taken seriously and the police must be informed immediately. Through your own behaviour, you can affect the progress of the situation, and thus you should take all threatening situations seriously and try to calm down already begun situations.
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
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- 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.
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.
In the event of a power cut, lifts will stop working. Should you be stuck on a lift due to a power cut or other failure, act as follows:
Contact the lift maintenance emergency line:
- by mobile phone - (Kone Hissit Oy, 080015063) or
- the emergency button inside the lift. (This will connect directly to the lift maintenance emergency line.)
When necessary, you can call the general emergency number 112.
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.
Instructions for solar power station
In an emergency, the solar power station can be stopped in two ways:
Method A: Separation using the inverter's safety switch: The solar power station can be separated from the grid by turning the inverter's safety switch into the OFF position.
NOTE: This means that the solar panels and the cables from the solar power system to the main fuse box remain live!
Method B: Separation from the main fuse box: The solar power station can be separated from the building network by turning the switch fuse in the main fuse box into the OFF position.
NOTE: This means that the solar panels and internal cables in the property are still live, but will not feed into the property's main fuse box.
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 2 civil defence shelters. 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 2 civil defence shelters:
| Location | Protection grade | Location of equipment |
|---|---|---|
| A-porras | S1 | Väestönsuojassa |
| B-porras | S1 | Väestönsuojassa |
Two of the civil defence shelters 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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.
Note
In case of doubt, always contact the fire inspector of the local rescue service
Attachments
This rescue plan has the following attachments:
Additionally, the Pelsu Rescue Plan service has the following attachments available:
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.
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.