According to sources, the regional council made decisions during Wednesday's meeting, including on a new regional preparedness plan and a regional traffic supply program. The regional council has taken a position on a new regional preparedness plan to ensure that the region's socially vital functions can operate during crises, heightened preparedness, and ultimately war. The plan describes, among other things, leadership organization, prioritization of functions, and legal and labor law conditions during a serious societal disruption.
It clarifies how the region's crisis management transitions to a war organization and how decisions are made under heightened preparedness. The plan replaces the previous crisis preparedness plan and may be adjusted in line with changes in total defense. The regional council decided to adopt the regional preparedness plan and repeal the previous crisis preparedness plan.
The specific crises or threats that prompted the new plan have not been disclosed. Additionally, the regional council established the Regional Traffic Supply Program for Värmland 2026–2040. The program outlines the way forward for public transport in Värmland and has been developed in dialogue with, among others, Värmland's municipalities.
It applies from March 1, 2026, and provides a clear and long-term direction for how travel in Värmland should become more sustainable, accessible, and attractive for both residents and visitors. The detailed priorities for functions under the preparedness plan are not specified. Kenneth Johannesson is the chairman of the regional council, with contact details provided.
The page was updated on March 4, 2026.