112

For acute emergencies - ambulance, rescue services, and police.

114 14

For non-emergency contact with the police.

113 13

To receive or provide information about serious accidents and crises.

1177

Medical assistance if you are injured or sick.

More information

MSB.se
More information about emergency preparedness in the event of crisis or war, including videos, exercises and courses offered by The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency.

Forsvarsmakten.se
About the military defence of Sweden and its allies.

Krisinformation.se
Emergency information from Swedish government authorities.

Lilla.krisinformation.se
Information about crisis and war suitable for children and younger audiences.

Public Service Announcement (PSA)

The siren sounds for 7 seconds, followed by 14 seconds of silence. The pattern is repeated for 2 minutes.

Go indoors, close all windows and doors and, if possible, switch off the ventilation. Listen to the Swedish public broadcaster Sveriges Radio, channel P4.

Emergency alarm

The siren sounds for 30 seconds, followed by 15 seconds of silence. The pattern is repeated for 5 minutes.

Listen to the Swedish public broadcaster Sveriges Radio, channel P4. If you are in the military service or civil service, proceed immediately to the place you have been designated.

Air raid warning

The siren consists of short bursts, which sound for 1 minute.

Immediately seek a civil defence shelter or another protective place. Choose the nearest one.

All clear

A long, uninterrupted siren lasting 30 seconds