Norwegian authorities recommends that as many people as possible are prepared to manage on their own for a week. That is because local authorities and first responders will be forced to prioritise those who are unable to manage without help.
There is growing unrest in the world – due to climate change, war and digital threats. While most things work as they are supposed to in Norway, we have to be prepared for extreme weather, pandemics, accidents, sabotage and, in a worst-case scenario, war potentially affecting us.
How will you and your loved ones manage if you lose electricity for an extended period? What will you do if there is no water? What will happen if you can’t go to the grocery store for a week?
If the power fails, the water in your pipes, sewer systems, medical equipment, electric vehicle chargers, payment solutions, the internet, mobile phones, radios, refrigerators and your oven or cooktop may not function as normal.
Preparedness is about being ready for these types of situations.
Good self-preparedness is an investment in safety and security for you and those close to you. In addition, you make it possible for the authorities to prioritise those who need help the most.
By being prepared to manage for a week, you will be better able to handle anything from small disruptions in your day, to major crises. In addition, you will have bought yourself better time to plan how to proceed if the crisis were to continue for a longer time.
Remember that even small preparations are better than nothing!
Here follows some examples of things we recommend you have on hand in your home. You should consider your personal needs and which solutions work best for where you live. Remember that family members, friends and neighbours can work together on self-preparedness. Check your emergency kit regularly.
Norwegian authorities recommend that as many people as possible are prepared to take care of themselves for one week. This is because municipalities and first responders must prioritize those who cannot manage without help in a crisis.
In the brochure, you will find advice on personal preparedness and what preparations you can make where you live. The brochure has been sent to all households in Norway.
The brochure arrived in the mail during week 44, between october 28th and november 3rd.
We don't have a large stock of extra brochures and cannot make any promises. If you send an email to trykksak@dsb.no and let us know which language you prefer, we will see what we can do.
The brochures are also available digitally in many different languages. If you explore here on sikkerhverdag.no, you’ll find a lot of in-depth information about self-preparedness.
The brochures are available digitally in many different languages. If you explore here on sikkerhverdag.no, you’ll find a lot of in-depth information about personal preparedness.
We don't have a large stock of extra brochures and cannot make any promises. If you send an email to trykksak@dsb.no and let us know which language you prefer, we will see what we can do.
The opt-out system applies to advertisements, free newspapers, and unadressed direct mailing. Important information from the government and municipalities is not covered by the opt-out system. Therefore, like all other households in Norway, you have received this brochure even if you have opted out of advertisements.
You can see all the updated advice here on this website. By exploring sikkerhverdag.no, you'll find more detailed information than what is in the brochure.
