Rescue plan

A comprehensive safety survey has been carried out in your house, which has assessed the safety of the building in different situations. The rescue plan based on the survey is an important document that helps you act quickly and effectively in possible dangerous situations.

It is very important to ensure that stairwells remain unobstructed and safe. Therefore, do not store furniture or other items in stairwells, as they can hinder rapid evacuation and pose a major fire safety risk.

The rescue plan must be kept up to date and must be communicated to the persons in the building or other facility concerned in the necessary manner. (Government Decree on Rescue Services 407/2011, Section 2.)

Arson (unlikely)

Risk and probability: Waste disposal site, vehicles, items on the wall of the building, extra items in the stairwell Consequence: Property damage, risk of personal injury.

Fire (possible)

Risk and probability: Open flames, candles, smoking, electrical equipment, electrical panels and installations, vehicles, hot work.
Consequence: Personal and property damage

Damage, vandalism (possible)

Risk and probability: Inadequate lighting, open front door or door to public areas
Consequence: Property damage

Accident (possible)

Risk and probability: Slippery in winter, snow or ice falling from the roof, falling
Consequence: Personal injury

Gas hazard (unlikely)

Risk and probability: Transport of hazardous materials in the vicinity, fire in the vicinity
Consequence: Sheltering indoors

Traffic accident (possible)

Risk and probability: Traffic in the vicinity, traffic in the yard
Consequence: Personal injury

Radiation hazard (unlikely)

Risk and probability: Radiation accident
Consequence: Sheltering indoors

Fire (possible)

Risk and probability: Open flames, candles, smoking, electrical appliances, electrical panels and installations, food preparation.
Consequence: Personal and property damage

Damage, vandalism (unlikely)

Risk and probability: Inadequate lighting, front door or door to public areas left open
Consequence: Property damage

Theft (unlikely)

Risk and probability: Front door or door to public areas left open, door opened to an unknown person
Consequence: Property damage. Risk of personal injury.

Accident (possible)

Risk and probability: Slip/fall in stairwell/public areas/own apartment
Consequence: Personal injuries

Water damage (possible)

Risk and probability: Lack of maintenance/supervision, freezing, blockages, equipment failure, storm
Consequence: Property damage

Power outage (possible)

Risk and probability: Lightning, storm, equipment failure
Consequence:
Equipment failure

The site's risks and hazardous locations have been mapped by conducting a site tour both indoors and outdoors.

Efforts are made to minimize the possibility of identified risks.

Observations should be reported to LOAS so that problems can be corrected.

If the property does not have a civil defense shelter,
then the City's general shelters serve at the following addresses:

SluL Voisalmenkoulu, Voisalmentie 19
SluL Kourulan monitoimikeskus, Katajakatu 12
SluL Kesämäenrinteenkoulu, Kapteeninkatu 12
SluL Sammonkoti/Sammontori, Hietalankatu 5
SluL Siparinkoulu, Toikkalantie 241

The purpose of a civil shelter is to protect people from collapses, blast pressure, shrapnel, gases, radiation and fire. There is one civil shelter per property. It is recommended to select a civil shelter manager and assistant manager for each civil shelter. Civil shelter managers at the property should learn how to use civil shelter equipment and how to put the shelter into operational condition.

In Finland, there is a civil shelter for approximately 3.8 million people. Civil shelters are located in residential buildings and other properties. In addition to civil shelters located in properties, there are general civil shelters, such as rock shelters. Such general civil shelters, for which the authorities are responsible, are usually only found in the largest cities.

Under normal circumstances, shelters are usually used as recreational facilities, warehouses or for some other useful purpose. However, it must be possible to put the civil shelter into operation within 72 hours of an order from the authorities.

In a civil shelter, care must be taken to ensure that the metal parts of the shelter do not rust, that the seals remain intact, that the equipment functions and that the equipment remains safe.

The civil shelter of the property is class S1. A civil shelter with class S1 protection is a newer shelter that was built after 1971. It is possible to stay in this shelter model for long periods of time. The shelter has a manual or mechanical air intake, which is equipped with a pre-filter and an activated carbon particle filter.

The authorities give instructions on the radio if it is necessary to move to general civil shelters and information about which general civil shelters people are moving from. Therefore, moving to civil shelters always takes place at the request of the authorities. Accidents that occur during normal times usually never require taking shelter in a civil shelter, but taking shelter indoors is sufficient. There are a total of 110,000 shelters in general civil shelters in Finland.

Maintenance of civil protection

The civil protection and civil protection equipment and devices shall be kept in such a condition that the civil protection can be put into use within 72 hours. The civil protection may also be used for other activities, as long as the use can take place within the aforementioned period. Use under normal conditions must not damage the civil protection or prevent its inspection and tightness test. No contaminating substances may be stored in the civil protection and no openings may be made in the surrounding structures. Protective doors, hatches and ventilation equipment may not be removed from their positions and the ventilation equipment may not be used for normal ventilation. A door may be installed in the opening of the protective door. Even during normal times, it should be ensured that part of the civil protection is free for unexpected protection needs.

The following must also be taken into account:

The owner and holder of the civil protection shall ensure that the civil protection, its equipment and devices are kept in working order and are maintained and inspected appropriately.
The designated person is responsible for VSS inspections, and the shelter's doors, hatches, tightness, air conditioning and electrical equipment, and drainage are inspected annually in accordance with the equipment supplier's instructions.
To ensure the operational condition of the equipment in the civil protection, the shelters must be inspected and maintained at least every 10 years, unless the manufacturer has stated otherwise.
An inspection report must be drawn up for the inspection of the equipment's operation, in which notes are made about the inspections carried out for each piece of equipment. The inspection report must be presented to the rescue authority upon request.
The owner and occupier of the property ensures that the civil protection shelter already has equipment that allows it to be put into use. This equipment includes, for example, reserve water tanks, waste containers, and dry toilets.

The site's civil defense deployment plan can be found in the civil defense department.

Refurbishment of the shelter when moving to enhanced protection

Residents moving to the shelter elect a shelter supervisor from among themselves, who is responsible for refurbishing the shelter. In addition, the shelter supervisor is responsible for the general order, cleanliness and discipline of the shelter.
The residents of the site empty the shelter of stored or otherwise accumulated goods before moving to the shelter. As a rule, excess goods stored in the shelter are taken to the apartments.
The shelter has a plan for putting the shelter in operational condition, based on which the shelter is put into operational condition in exceptional situations. There are instructions near the ventilation unit of the shelter regarding the operation of the ventilation unit. Tools can be found under the protective cover of the ventilation unit to facilitate the commissioning of the unit. The attached files to the rescue plan also include the maintenance manual for the S1 class shelter and its equipment. The maintenance manual provides additional information on putting the shelter in operational condition and the operating principles of the ventilation unit in various situations. The basic principles of ventilation are explained starting on page 37.
After emptying the goods, all temporary structures are dismantled and removed from the shelter.
The hinges, latches, etc. of doors and hatches are inspected, lubricated and maintained.
The door seals are inspected and replaced according to the instructions.
The usability and operation of the emergency exit corridor and hatch are checked. Also check the hatch from the outside of the building. The hatch may be covered with soil.
Dry toilets (15 plastic bags/toilet) are divided into dry toilet rooms. The toilet rooms are insulated with curtains or boards. There should be one toilet room for every 20 m2.
The operation of all water pipes, heating pipes and drain valves is checked by turning them from one extreme position to the other.
The reserve water tanks are cleaned and filled. At the same time, the necessary filling hoses, etc. equipment are secured. The showers coming into the shelter are installed and tested. At least 50 liters of water must be reserved for each square meter of the actual shelter, i.e. 50 x 80 = 4000 liters (or 30 liters/person).
The floor drains are cleaned and their operation is tested by pouring water into them. Note! There is a shut-off valve in the drainage.
The overpressure valves are checked and the joints are lubricated.
The ventilation openings under normal conditions are closed by installing protective covers with seals.
The condition of the pressure valves is checked from the outside of the shelter.
The ventilation ducts and filters are cleaned.
All pipes, connections and devices related to ventilation are checked. Special filters are installed in accordance with the device's user manual, based only on official instructions. The operating situations are defined by the authority, i.e. choose the correct operating method from the user manual before putting the device into operation!
The operation of the exhaust valves is checked by turning them to their extreme positions.
The overpressure gauge is checked: the amount of liquid, the opening of the pipe, the meter reading shows zero, and the spare liquid (dyed fuel oil).
The sensitivity of the air flow meter is tested in a trial run.
The shelter is checked for pressure; the pressure test is carried out according to the instructions given by the equipment suppliers. The aim is to check that sufficient overpressure is obtained in the shelter and that the shelter does not leak too much air.
The operation of the telephone, antenna, fuses for electrical devices, lamps, spare batteries, spare bulbs, spare fuses, switches, sockets, etc. is investigated and checked in the shelter. The shelter may, for example, have its own telephone connection or an amplifier for the functionality of the residents' telephones.
The shelter is equipped with the equipment belonging to the shelter in accordance with the regulations.
The shelter's premises are divided into living areas and operating locations according to a plan made in advance. Each person to be sheltered has a place to stay, where everyone can bring their own personal belongings, medicines, iodine tablets and non-perishable food.
The shelter usually has seats, tables and beds for about a third of the people coming to the shelter. If necessary, the equipment is supplemented with personal equipment.
In addition, those moving to the shelter for exceptional circumstances acquire equipment and supplies that make it possible to stay even longer (e.g. entertainment).
The operation of the emergency lighting is checked.
Signs directing people to the shelter are installed on the walkways and corridors.

By residents, staff and contract partners. If you notice a deficiency or dangerous situation, report it via LOAS.INTRA or by calling 05 668 2800

The information is stored in the fault reporting system used by LOAS.

Resident safety instructions

EMERGENCY NUMBER AND POLICE 112

Self-preparedness means preventing accidents, protecting people, property and the environment in dangerous situations, and preparing for accidents. Personal first aid and firefighting skills are good examples of self-preparedness. The Rescue Act obliges each of us to prepare ourselves.

Avoiding accidents is usually simple. By immediately reacting to possible defects and broken equipment that cause danger, a lot can be done. A safety defect can be, for example, an unplowed yard path, or a broken light in the basement. Any defects observed should be reported to the responsible party, such as the property manager or maintenance company.

Home supplies mean those foodstuffs and other goods and substances necessary for surviving in emergency situations, such as medicines, water containers, spare lights and a battery-powered radio, which are sufficient to survive for a week in isolation from the rest of the world. A first aid kit should be collected in every home. It should also be maintained and updated as needed. The contents of the first aid kit can vary, for example, depending on eating habits.

Making an emergency report is easy. The emergency number is 112, which works almost everywhere in the world. The emergency center that answers the emergency call will guide you to act correctly in any situation. Before calling the emergency number, find out the location and nature of the accident if possible. It is best if you know the exact address.

Taking shelter indoors is a way to protect yourself from threats from outside, such as radioactive radiation and chemicals.

Go inside, stay inside.

Close the openings and ventilation in the apartment. If you cannot stop the ventilation in the apartment yourself, ask for help from the maintenance company's emergency number.

Turn on the radio and wait calmly for instructions.
Do not block the telephone lines.
Do not leave the interior without the authorities' advice so that you do not end up in danger on the way.
The general danger signal is a one-minute ascending and descending sound signal or a warning announced by the authorities. In this case, act according to the instructions for sheltering indoors. The ascending period is 7 seconds long and the descending period is also 7 seconds long. The danger over signal is a one-minute steady sound signal. It is a notification that the threat or danger is over.

In the event of a fire, act as follows:

Rescue those in immediate danger.

Warn others of the danger.

SOUND THE ALARM. Call 112.

PUT OUT THE FIRE, if you can.

RESTRICT. Close windows and doors.
GUIDE the authorities to the scene.

We all have a duty to help. The duty to help refers to the measures that we can take within our own borders to prevent accidents and help those involved in an accident. We also have a duty to help the authorities according to their instructions.

Emergency first aid, or life-saving first aid, is a civic skill that everyone should practice regularly. Training is organized by, for example, the Finnish Red Cross. Its purpose is to prevent the patient's condition from worsening before professional help arrives. So remember to also report an emergency! Learn at least the following skills:

A patient who is unconscious should be placed in the lateral position. An unconscious patient is breathing, but does not respond to speech or shaking. In the lateral position, the patient lies on his side with his head tilted back so that the airway remains open. Remember to report an emergency!

The purpose of chest compressions and ventilations is to maintain the blood circulation and oxygen supply of a person who is not breathing, before help arrives. In CPR, the patient's chest is compressed 30 times and ventilations are given 2 times, repeating these steps.

Power outages

What to do during a power outage:

First check the fuses. If they are intact, find out if the electricity in your neighbor's or neighboring houses is working.
If the power outage is over a wider area, the fault is already known and repair measures have been initiated. Most electricity suppliers have a recorded fault report on the fault service number, which informs you of a known power outage in your area.
If, after the power is restored, the electricity behaves strangely, for example, the lights are brighter or dimmer than normal, the cause may be a break in the neutral wire of the electrical network. This can result in equipment damage, fire and, in the worst case, the risk of electric shock. In these situations, turn off the electricity at the main switch and call your electricity supplier's fault emergency service.
If the power outage continues for a longer period of time, prepare yourself, especially in winter, with warm clothes and, if necessary, with a home emergency kit. Instructions for home emergency kits can be found in the OTHER section.
In the event of a power outage, elevators will also stop. If you get stuck in an elevator due to a power outage or other fault, do the following:

Contact the elevator maintenance emergency service:

By mobile phone - (KONE Elevators Oy, 0800 15063) or
By pressing the alarm button in the elevator. (This will direct you directly to the elevator maintenance emergency service.)
If necessary, you can call the emergency number 112.

Storage

Storing various items may pose a risk of fire starting or spreading, prevent safe evacuation in an emergency, and make it difficult to extinguish a fire. Therefore, always handle flammable substances according to the instructions. Storing flammable substances in apartment-specific storage areas is completely prohibited. The building's exits must always be kept passable and unobstructed.

Residential apartments and their balconies, terraces, or similar spaces
Storage of unnecessary items in apartments should be avoided.
Exits, stairwells, internal corridors and warehouse routes
No goods may be stored.
Under or near buildings
No flammable materials or other goods may be stored on the walls of buildings, e.g. garbage cans, cardboard stacks and transport pallets
Note

In cases of doubt, always contact the local fire inspector

Home supplies

Home supplies are part of the self-protection of housing association residents. Unexpected situations are less likely to occur if you have a home supply. Home supplies mean that you buy a little more food and other daily essentials for your home. Home supplies should last for several days, even a week. Home supplies are food and goods in normal circulation, which are replenished as they are used. This keeps the food fresh and the goods usable.

The situation of not being able to go to the store can surprise you for many reasons. A person living alone may fall ill and be unable to go shopping or a family member may fall ill. Society may be affected; there may be a strike, transport links are disrupted or a large power outage disrupts everyday life. An accident may occur that forces shops to close or prevents people from going out. A distribution disruption may also prevent goods from being transported to shops or from being purchased from shops.

Every family has its own kind of household stock, which consists of regular foodstuffs. The contents of the household stock can vary depending on the eating habits of the household, including, among other things, containers for storing water, medicines, iodine tablets and household-specific essentials. The household stock should last at least a week, preferably two – the household stock is used and replenished constantly.

The household stock also includes essentials, which should be reserved for the same period as foodstuffs. These include, among others, personal medicines, hygiene items, diapers, a battery-operated radio, a flashlight and batteries.

Instructions for using fire extinguishers

The resident is responsible for purchasing fire extinguishing equipment for their apartment.

Fire extinguishers

Turn the extinguisher upside down and shake the extinguisher, this ensures the flowability of the powder.
Pull out the safety pin.
Approach the fire from the wind direction.
If you are indoors, approach low to the floor, this improves visibility.
Grab the end of the extinguisher hose and direct the extinguishing agent at the base of the flames, do not break the flames.
Start extinguishing from the front and continue backwards, or from the bottom up.
Extinguishing can be made more effective by moving back and forth.
The entire burning area must be covered in a cloud of extinguishing agent.
Once the flames are out, extinguishing can be stopped.
Observe the burned object and make sure that the fire is out.
If the object re-ignites, repeat the extinguishing.

Fire blankets

Grasp the corners of the blanket and protect your hands inside the blanket.
Step on the blanket with your foot, this will prevent the flame from reaching your face.
If you are outside, approach the fire from the wind.
Extend your arms straight.
Spread the blanket over the fire.
Hold the blanket tightly over the fire and make sure the fire is out.
Protect yourself while lifting the blanket, the fire may re-ignite.
Make sure the fire is out again.

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