SAMverktyg

SAMverktyg is a Swedish term describing a family of tools and methods designed to support Samhällsskydd och beredskap (SAM), the field of civil protection, safety, and emergency preparedness. The tools are intended to facilitate collaboration among public authorities, municipalities, emergency services, and critical infrastructure operators by enabling coordinated planning, information sharing, and joint decision making.

Core components typically include software platforms for incident management, risk assessment matrices, resource registries, document and knowledge management, and communication dashboards. They are designed to support workflows across phases of an incident, from prevention and preparedness to response and recovery, and to integrate with geographic information systems, data repositories, and other enterprise systems where appropriate.

Users and applications: Public sector organizations, regional authorities, police, fire and rescue services, healthcare providers, and utilities may deploy SAMverktyg to plan routines, drills, and exercises; to record risk and vulnerability information; and to coordinate allocations of personnel, equipment, and protective measures.

Implementation considerations include governance structures, training, data protection and privacy requirements, and the need for interoperability with other national standards or platforms. Successful use typically relies on clear roles and procedures, and ongoing maintenance of data quality and access rights.

History and context: The concept arises from the broader evolution of digital collaboration tools in Sweden used to support SAM activities. While specific tools vary, the aim remains to provide a common, secure basis for cross‑sector coordination during safety incidents and emergencies.