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Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB)

The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection works to prevent accidents, crises and other unwanted events.

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  1. News article

    Telenor mobile outage blocked emergency calls and halted trains; DSB coordinated nationally

    • Telenor's mobile network had problems on the afternoon and evening of 8 October 2026. Telenor customers could not call emergency numbers, and trains stopped across Norway.
    • The emergency network (Nødnett) worked as normal. It is the system emergency services use to talk to each other and to other preparedness bodies.
    Digital infrastructurePreparednessRailroad
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  2. Press release

    Electrical Safety Day 15 October: the electrical check has uncovered thousands of dangerous faults in Norwegian homes

    • Thursday 15 October 2026 is Electrical Safety Day. DSB asks everyone to check the electrical system at home. The local electrical inspectorate (DLE) runs the day every year.
    • The check has a few points. They cover faults that often cause overheating (equipment getting dangerously hot) and fires. It takes only a few minutes.
    Construction rulesConsumer protectionPreparedness
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  3. Call for applications

    Nominations open for the 2026 Societal Security Award until 20 November

    • Anyone can suggest who should get the 2026 Societal Security Award. The deadline is 20 November. The call was published on 5 October 2026.
    • You send an e-mail with the candidate's name and a short reason why they deserve the award.
    MunicipalitiesPreparednessVoluntary work
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  4. Press release

    Norway sends DSB emergency preparedness expert to Greenland to strengthen crisis management and ability to receive international aid

    • An expert from DSB (the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection), Elena Olonkin Swahn, has been sent to Greenland. She is part of a group of advisers from eight countries.
    • The group will help Greenland's authorities assess and improve how they handle crises. They will also look at how Greenland can receive help from other countries after disasters. This is called host nation support.
    EUForeign policyPreparedness
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  5. Guideline

    DSB issues guide: municipalities must build total defence considerations into all planning

    • DSB released a new guide on 30 September 2026. It says municipalities can no longer plan as in peacetime, but must build greater resilience.
    • The reason is a more serious security situation. Municipalities must account for it, for example when deciding where important buildings and infrastructure go.
    MunicipalitiesPlan and areaPreparedness
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  6. Press release

    Over 140 organisations have exercised for war and security crisis in Exercise Total Defence

    • DSB (the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection) led Exercise Total Defence, called TDX 26. Over 140 organisations took part. The release is dated 16 September 2026.
    • The exercise simulated a serious security crisis. The goal was to help authorities decide faster when war threatens, and to understand what their decisions lead to.
    National defenceNational securityNATO
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  7. News article

    Norway dispatches 1.8 tonnes of medical supplies to flood-hit Nepal after floods kill over 1,250

    • DSB is sending 63,805 units across 11 pallets (1,801 kg): mainly bandages, wound-care, infusion and injection equipment, face masks, gloves and personal protective equipment, plus clothing, footwear and bags.
    • The supplies are surplus stock from the Norwegian Emergency Medical Team (NOR EMT), no longer part of active emergency reserves but prepared for humanitarian use.
    Foreign aidPreparedness
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  8. News article

    Norway's Total Defence Exercise proceeds in September 2026 with ~140 participants, adjusted for King Harald's funeral

    • DSB Director Lars Jacob Hiim leads the exercise, aimed at strengthening authorities' capacity for rapid decision-making under a war-threat scenario at regional and national levels.
    • Primary target groups are county governors, directorates and ministries; the Armed Forces and the private sector are also key contributors — approximately 140 organisations in total.
    National defenceNational securityPreparedness
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  9. Evaluation

    DSB launches evaluation of Norway's largest fire since World War II – report due spring 2027

    • DSB starts evaluating the Krokstadelva fire of 17 July 2026 in September 2026, described as the largest fire in Norway since World War II.
    • The work is commissioned by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security; a report with recommendations is due March 2027.
    PreparednessPublic administration
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  10. News article

    Norway's Directorate for Civil Protection mourns King Harald V, praising his commitment to emergency preparedness

    • King Harald V passed away on 28 August 2026; DSB Director Lars Jacob Hiim called him «a unifying force when crises strike us».
    • The King and Crown Prince attended the official opening of Total Defence Year 2026 in Oslo; the King and Queen also participated in the Barents Rescue 2013 exercise.
    National securityPreparedness
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