Unrest on the Reykjanes Peninsula – important message for residents

Let's listen to and follow the advice of the civil defence authorities. 

In light of the earthquakes and the discussion about the possibility of an eruption on
The Reykjanes Peninsula is just informing residents of the following. Emergency management
the municipality is on duty and works in close cooperation with the civil defence at
the capital region as it is these days, in collaboration with the country's leading
specialists in a diverse range of fields, to analyse data, images and analyses, to draw up
possible scenarios and coordinate actions and operations. Scenarios that take
to earthquakes, magma intrusions, volcanic eruptions, gas emissions and lava flows
that everything that could possibly happen is being considered, both in terms of
conditions today and looking to the future. 

We are in good and safe hands.
the leading experts

The Capital Region has coordinated response plans and
an evacuation plan for the area. As things stand, it is highly unlikely that
Action needs to be taken to implement the plans, but they are in place and will be implemented.
if necessary. These plans specify the organisation and management of operations and are
All emergency services are aware of the situation and are on standby to respond.
Requires some action.

Advice for residents

• To hold
  to remain calm and listen to the advice of civil defence. There is a strong and rich emphasis
  Placing emphasis on consistent and high-quality information provision through the media and
  social media
• Find
  ways to make themselves feel good despite the circumstances. Some get psychological
  symptoms and experience changes in their well-being. The Red Cross helpline is
  always open – 1717
• To lay
  the sequence kneel, shield and hold in mind, and always keep it in mind on
  Era of earthquakes

If any danger arises, then appropriate
Response plans activated and residents informed of the measures. Let us remember that
Our beautiful country has this great power and, most of the time, there isn't much danger.
on a journey.

On Civil Defence website is to find good and useful information about prevention,
education and response to public emergencies, in addition to the plans that have been developed
the last days, weeks and years.

Let's remain calm and follow the advice of the civil defence authorities.