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    How do you get emergency warnings in Finland?

    All the channels authorities use for warnings.

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    Short answer

    The Finnish Government explains that danger warnings are published on radio and TV, on the websites pelastustoimi.fi, 112.fi and yle.fi, in the Yle app and on teletext page 112. The free 112 Suomi app also shows warnings and had over 2 million users. Fixed outdoor warning sirens and loudspeaker vehicles are also used. The authorities recommend that everyone downloads the 112 Suomi app. FI-Alert phone warnings add a further channel from late 2026.

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    Why

    1. The Finnish Government lists the warning channels.
    2. The Government says the 112 Suomi app has over 2 million users.
    3. Verkkouutiset reports that sirens and loudspeaker vehicles are also used.

    Details

    Opening the 112 Suomi app does not call the emergency centre. You still need to call 112 in an emergency.

    Tip

    Download the 112 Suomi app and allow notifications before your trip.

    What may differ

    Authorities can also give warnings in languages other than Finnish and Swedish.

    Common misconception

    Warnings in Finland come only as text messages from operators.

    What actually happens

    Radio, TV, websites, the 112 Suomi app and sirens are used.

    People also ask

    • What is FI-Alert?
    • What is the 112 Suomi app?
    • What is the emergency number in Finland?

    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Warning and emergency services are being developed, so check 112.fi and the Ministry of the Interior for the latest information.

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