Beredskapsfunktioner

Beredskapsfunktioner are the essential functions that must be maintained or rapidly restored during emergencies to ensure the continuity of society. They cover activities that enable prevention, response, and recovery, with a focus on keeping critical services such as health care, energy, water, food supply, transportation, communications, public safety, and public administration functioning under stress.

Key areas include governance and planning, such as risk and vulnerability assessments, contingency planning, and interagency coordination; incident management and operations, including command, control, situational awareness, and decision support; and information management and public communication, covering warning systems, risk communication, and information sharing between authorities and with the public.

Logistics and resource management form another core area, encompassing stockpiling, procurement, distribution of essential goods, personnel, and equipment, as well as mutual aid arrangements. Protection and resilience of critical infrastructure are also central, addressing both physical and cyber security for infrastructure providers. Capability development and exercises, through training, drills, and after-action reviews, support continual improvement. Recovery and resilience functions focus on restoring essential services, reconstruction planning, and economic and social rehabilitation.

Interoperability and collaboration are fundamental, requiring cooperation among national, regional, and municipal authorities, private sector operators, and civil society. A risk-based approach guides prioritization and resource allocation, with regular testing of plans through drills and lessons learned integrated to strengthen preparedness and response capabilities.