VMA OCH 112

A VMA is an important warning message that is broadcast when something serious happens. It could be a major accident, a fire with hazardous smoke, or a situation where something in the community isn’t working as it should. When a VMA is broadcast, the goal is for everyone to know what’s happening and what they should do to stay safe.

There are several ways to hear a VMA:

Siren: Sirenen som kallas Hesa Fredrik ger ifrån sig långa, höga signaler. Du kan höra när den testas - fyra gånger om året. Det är alltid klockan 15.00 den första måndagen i mars, juni, september och december. 
Radio: Sveriges Rados kanal P4 berättar vad som hänt.
Mobilen: Vi kan få SMS till mobilerna. 
TV och Internet: du kan få informationen via TV och Internet till din dator eller surfplatta.

Sometimes accidents happen. A fire might break out, two cars might collide, or someone might fall from a great height. In those cases, quick help is needed.If you witness a serious accident, call 112.That’s the emergency number we call when someone needs immediate help.

1. Berätta vad som hänt.
2. Berätta var det har hänt.
3. Berätta vem du är.

While you're explaining all of this, SOS sends an alert to the fire department, the police, or the ambulance service. They head out as quickly as they can to help.