We are currently receiving some questions about shelters in KFAB’s properties. Here we have compiled some facts that might be good to know about shelters. The issue of shelters has been very highlighted in recent weeks.
This might be good to know:
- There are shelters in many of KFAB’s properties. On the MSB website (Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency) there is an interactive map where you can find the nearest shelter yourself. Here is a link to MSB’s shelter map, click here.
- In the event of war, people are advised to go to the nearest shelter. This means that even if a shelter is located in a KFAB building, it may be used by people who do not live in the building. The door will be open so no keys or tags are needed to enter.
- Many shelters in Sweden are used as storage when it’s not wartime. It is MSB that decides if or when the shelters should be opened. Once the decision is made, we (together with others) have 48 hours to prepare the shelters for their purpose. For more info, feel free to read on the MSB website.
- In a prepared shelter, there should be water in containers, heating, ventilation, and toilet facilities – however, there are not, for example, food or blankets. On the MSB website there is a list of things that might be good to bring to the shelter to increase comfort.
- A shelter is designed to protect civilians in the event of war. A shelter protects against, for example, bombs, shrapnel, radiation, and gas. You should be able to stay safely in a shelter for up to two days.
- Swedish shelters are intended for people only.
- Shelters are marked with a clear white sign labeled “shelter”.