Emergency response plan of the crisis management committee signed

Valdimar Víðisson, Mayor of Hafnarfjörður, and Jón Viðar Matthíasson have signed the emergency response plan of the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður.

This is the first formal version of the plan, although the municipality has operated in accordance with its principles in its emergency responses in recent years. The plan establishes a clear framework for organisation, responsibility, and command when incidents or emergency situations arise. “The safety of residents is our most important task. With this emergency response plan, we are strengthening leadership and coordination when it matters most and ensuring that we are as well prepared as possible to respond to a variety of situations,” says Valdimar Víðisson, Mayor of Hafnarfjörður.

Prioritisation, coordination, and unified command

The plan has been developed in cooperation with the Capital Area Fire and Rescue Service, civil protection authorities, and other municipalities in the capital region. It builds on experience from previous years and reflects increased demands for swift, coordinated, and professional responses in an increasingly complex society. The aim of the plan is to ensure clear prioritisation, coordination, and unified command, with the safety and interests of residents as guiding principles. Special emphasis is placed on maintaining continuity in critical public services, such as welfare services, education, infrastructure, and information dissemination.

Valdimar Víðisson, Mayor of Hafnarfjörður, and Jón Viðar Matthíasson, Executive Director of the Capital Area Civil Protection Committee. The municipality’s emergency management is activated in the event of an imminent threat or emergency situation and is responsible for making swift and informed decisions, coordinating actions, and prioritising resources. The emergency response plan is public, while its appendices are working documents for managers and staff. The plan is intended to be reviewed and updated at least annually. The plan has been presented to the City Council for information.