Finns are protected
Finland has made preparations for radiation hazard situations in many ways, even though the likelihood of a serious radiation hazard situation is small. The radiation situation is constantly monitored throughout the country, and even minor changes are immediately notified.
Information on a radiological hazard threatening Finland would be obtained even before protection was necessary, as the prompt notification of radiation and nuclear accidents has been agreed upon internationally. Information about incidents in Finland is received already when the first disturbances occur.
The radiation hazard situation and instructions for action are communicated to the public without delay by means of emergency warnings and through the authorities' own communication channels.
The Nordic radiation and nuclear safety authorities continuously exchange information and experiences. Arrangements for co-operation, exchange of information, and assistance related to accidents and preparedness have also been compiled in the Nordic Manual.
The Nordic radiation and nuclear safety authorities
- Iceland: Geislavarnir rikisins
- Norway: Direktoratet for strålevern og atomtryggleik
- Sweden: Statens strålsäkerhetsmyndigheten
- Denmark: Statens Institut for Strålehygiejne
- Denmark: Beredskabsstyrelsen
Finland and the Russian Federation have an agreement according to which information on a radiological or nuclear accident is transmitted to the other party without delay. There is a protocol between the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority and the Russian state nuclear company Rosatom that defines the practical measures for the exchange of information.
STUK receives notifications and alarms related to radiation and nuclear safety at all times of the day. If necessary, operations are initiated within 15 minutes to the extent required by the situation. The authorities have planned the actions to be taken in a radiation hazard situation and have practised them regularly.