Sweden: Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB)

The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency was established 1 January 2009 and replaced the Swedish Rescue Services Agency (SRSA), the Swedish Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the Swedish National Board of Psychological Defence.

The task of the MSB is to enhance and support societal capacities for preparedness for and prevention of emergencies and crises. When one does occur, they support the stakeholders involved by taking the right measures to control the situation.

In collaboration with other stakeholders the MSB develops the individual’s and society’s capacity to prevent, deal with and learn from emergencies and disasters.  
They operate via knowledge-building, support, education, training, regulation, supervision and their own operational work in close cooperation with the municipalities, the county councils, other authorities, the private sector, and organizations to achieve increased safety and security at all levels of society – from the local to the global community.

Date of participation in the modules field exercise:

16 – 18 December 2011, Weeze, Germany

Number of modules members that will participate in the exercise:

TAST members (3 or 4)

Contact person for planning the exercise:

Mr. Jan Karlsson

E-Mail:                         jan.karlsson@msb.se

Phone:                         +46 708 80 26 96