National perspective: Sweden

European & national perspective (EU & National policy needs, databases and their objectives/utilization of data)

Swedish Civil Contingencies AgencyLessons Learned Section

Centre for Climate & Safety

Magnus Johansson

Swedish Natural Hazards Information System- gathered and holistic learning from past events

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Aim of the database and general information

Supports • risk analyses• societal planning• development in crisis

management• Education

Swedish Natural Hazards Information System- gathered and holistic learning from past events

• C. 70 events (30 in english)• 1950 – present• No other tresholds• c. 200 are relevant to

include

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Content of the database

Swedish Natural Hazards Information System- gathered and holistic learning from past events

• Place, time, type of hazard• Cause• Prevention & preparedness• Course of event• Hazard impact• Lessons learned

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• Reports (pdf-files)• Other information • Graphics / Photo

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Content of the database

Content of the database

Example: Flood at Arvika 2000Hazard impact

Fatalities: 0 Injured: 0 Evacuated: No information Isolated: No information Environmental damage: Yes Physical elements: Yes Business practices: Yes Economic losses: SEK 306 million

In Arvika, the town park, the port area with its commercial activities, some low-lying streets and a cemetery were under water. Some strict regulation of traffic was required in the streets closed due to flooding. Rail services were suspended for several weeks, increasing the pressure on bus services. Some commercial activities affected by flooding were transferred to other premises. The tourist information office suffered severe water damage and had to be demolished. Other buildings damaged by water suffered only slight damage.The Värmland road network was badly affected. Many roads were flooded and damaged by erosion and had to be completely or partially closed. County roads 175 and 172 were flooded and the National Road Administration had to carry out extensive repairs and regulate traffic. Flooding or erosion were reported from: road 669 flooding at Bytjärnet, road 66 at Åbrona landslip, road 523 landslip, E18 motorway at Knäsjön landslip, road 530 flooding at Pellerud, road 531 at Bäck, road 529 and road 545 at Kila, road 175 Norra Stömne-Aspsäter, road 667 at Gårstaviksmossen, road 533 at Råglanda, road 547 at Liljendal and flooding on the Odenstad road.

Severe damage occurred for private property owners, farmers and other business proprietors. There is no comprehensive account of the damage sustained by this group.

Swedish Natural Hazards Information System

Sources:• Central authorities• County administrative boards• Municipalities

Evaluations and follow-ups in the aftermath of events

Collection of data & technical questions

Flood 2000The National Board of Health and Wellfare

HealthCritical infrastructure

Swedish National Board of PsychologicalDefence

Risk perceptions

Svenska KraftnätDam security

Hydrology

Arvika MunicipalityCritical infrastructureSocial vulnerability

Swedish Rescue Services AgencyResponse

Swedish Defence Research AgencyCrisis management

Swedish Armed ForcesResponse

Management

Arvika MunicipalityResponse

Information to public

Research reports:

HydrologyFlood control

Business Associations:

Follow-ups & evaluations

Coping capacity

Exposed & susceptible elements

Storm 2005The Parliamentary Committee on Transportand Communications

Transportation & communication

Swedish Rail AdministrationRailway

Swedish Road AdministrationTransportation

Swedish Energy AgencyEnergy supply

Svenska KraftnätEnergy supply

Swedish National Institute of Public HealthHealth

National Food AdministrationWater supply

The National Board of Health and WellfareSocial vulnerability

The Swedish Board of AgricultureAgriculture & economy

Swedish Forest AgencyForestry & Environment

Economy, Noxious insects

Swedish Rescue Services AgencyRisk for forest fires

Swedish Work Environment AuthorityRecovery & work environment

Swedish National Electrical Safety BoardRecovery & electrical safety

Swedish Emergency Management AgencyCrisis management

Swedish ChurchCrisis management

County Board of KronobergCrisis management and response

County Board of JonkopingCrisis management and response

Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions

Crisis management

The National Board of Housing, Building and Planning

Prevention & planning

Swedish Armed ForcesTelecommunications

Swedish Rescue Services AgencyTechnical infrastructure during response

Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute

Weather forecast & early warning

Research reports:

Social vulnerabilityCrisis management x 2

Experience of crisis managementLessons learningClimatology x 2

Business Associations:

Swedish Insurance FederationEconomy

Swedish Forest Industries FederationEconomy

Follow-ups & evaluations

Coping capacity

Exposed & susceptible elements

Swedish Natural Hazards Information System

Sources:• Central authorities• County administrative boards• Municipalities

Evaluations and follow-ups in the aftermath of events

45-75% is about crisis management and response

MSB collects the documents. MSB uses a guideline on what data to search for and compile.

Collection of data & technical questions