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Description
The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (Swedish: Myndigheten för samhällsskydd och beredskap, MSB) is a Swedish administrative authority, organised under the Ministry of Justice. The agency is responsible for issues concerning civil protection, public safety, emergency management and civil defence.
The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) is responsible for helping society prepare for major accidents, crises and the consequences of war. Our work is led by a Director General appointed by the Swedish Government. We have approximately 1,000 employees working in Karlstad, Kristinehamn, Stockholm, Sandö, Revinge and Rosersberg.