Safe everyday villages in Hollola
Last updated: 05.05.2026The project has received support from EU rural funding from Päijänne-Leader 31.12.2026 The municipality of Hollola is responsible for the implementation of the project. About village associations The project involves Hämeenkoski, Miekkiö, the parish and Paimela (Vesikansa).
We will update this site with the latest news about the project. The site will also serve as a material bank.
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Residents practiced everyday safety skills together at Vesikansa
At the beginning of the year, Vesikansa has been practicing everyday safety skills. Read more about how the training went in our news.
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72-hour training courses inspired local residents to prepare
How did our training tour go? Read more in our news.
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Village safety teams have been taking action since November
Read more about the activities of village safety groups in our news.
Village safety means that no one is left alone.
It's neighborly help, shared care, and local expertise that we use to ensure that everyday life continues safely even when we encounter a power outage or other surprise.
Upcoming events and trainings
The village safety groups involved in the project will organize open public events and trainings in their area. We will update this section with more detailed information. Mark the dates and feel free to participate in the trainings and public evenings! If necessary, you can ask the project coordinator for more information.
Water people:
Village Safety Group meeting on April 19.5th starting at 18pm at Vesikansan VPK. Welcome if you are interested in the activities! For more information, please visit the VPK website: Current events | vesikansanvpk
Hameenkoski:
9.5.2026 Day at the fire station - day 10 am-13 pm. Location: Hämeenkoski fire station, Keskustie 10, 16800 Hämeenkoski. Come and practice your first firefighting skills and get to know the fire department's equipment and operations.
19.9.2026 Village safety event for the whole village around the church village and in Seurala from 12-16. Including SPR, Kosken VPK, Ystävänkulma and others. (event information will be updated during the year before the event)
Hollola parish:
23.5.2026 The whole village's rear container flea market in the village village from 10 am to 14 pm. Location: Lower parking lot of the village village kiosk. The rear container flea market also has a Village Safety Info, where you can learn about the Safe Everyday Villages in Hollola project and the village association's own village safety group and its activities. It is possible to join the activities! Welcome to make discoveries and sell unnecessary items. More information: Kirkonkylä's rear container flea market and Village Safety Info 23.5.2026 | Facebook
28.5.2026 Information event for the Voluntary Rescue Service (Vapepa) at 18-19 pm in Vanha Kunnantupa, os. Rantatie 918. Are you interested in becoming part of a significant volunteer activity? Would you like to hear more about how Vapepa supports the authorities in various emergency tasks? At the event, it is possible to get acquainted with Vapepa's training and operations and come and ask questions about how the network works. The chair of Vapepa's Päijät-Häme local committee will be on hand to provide training. The event is open and free of charge to anyone interested in the topic.
Sword:
7.6.2026 Search course for the Voluntary Rescue Service (Vapepa). Location: Kisala.
5.9.2026 Miekkiö Village Days. Welcome to hear how Miekkiö acts as a community in everyday disturbances and to comment on the village safety plan. (event information will be updated during the year before the event)
What happened in the project
Sword:
23.4.2026 Village digital evening tour: Digital security and fraud detection starting at 17 pm. Location: Kisala. Pre-registration is recommended for coffee services: https://bit.ly/kylien-digi-illat. More information: janne.niemimaki@paijanne-leader.fi / 044 744 0396. Digital evenings are part of Päijänne-Leader's Smart Actors – Smart Villages project and Wellamo Institute's Oh My! project. The evenings are carried out in cooperation with village associations. OYou can bring your phone, tablet or laptop if you wish., but it is not mandatory.
28.4.2026 Voluntary Rescue Service (Vapepa) basic course from 17-21 pm. Location: Kisala. The course is free and open to anyone interested in Vapepa's activities. Please register in advance: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/vrqVmfLAxVDuring the course, you will get to know the operations of the Voluntary Rescue Service (Vapepa) and learn what you can do at Vapepa.
During the four-hour course, you will become familiar with:
- Vapepa's operating methods and training
- Vapepa alarm groups and alarming
- The role of volunteers in supporting authorities
Water people:
11.2.2026 initial firefighting training starting at 18 p.m., place: Vesikansan Volunteer Fire Department, address: Ilmotuntie 73, 17110 Kalliola. Please note: this training does not provide participants with a registered AS1 qualification. The training is free of charge. Please note that the training is subject to weather conditions.
12.3.2026 home first aid skills starting at 18 pm, place: Vesikansan Volunteer Fire Department, address: Ilmotuntie 73, 17110 Kalliola. Note: this training does not provide participants with a registered first aid card. The training is free of charge.
Hameenkoski:
16.3.2026 Village digital evening tour: the theme is WhatsApp and digital security starting at 17 pm. Location: Kosken Seurala. Pre-registration is recommended for coffee services: https://bit.ly/kylien-digi-illat. More information: janne.niemimaki@paijanne-leader.fi / 044 744 0396. Digital evenings are part of Päijänne-Leader's Smart Actors – Smart Villages project and Wellamo Institute's Oh My! project. The evenings are carried out in cooperation with village associations. OYou can bring your phone, tablet or laptop if you wish., but it is not mandatory.
28.4.2026 Hämeenkoski senior café in Seurala from 12-15. Opportunity to come and listen to a lecture on the 72-hour emergency preparedness recommendation and visit the home emergency response demonstration point. For more information, contact the municipality's senior counselor: 044 780 1738.
Hollola parish:
23.3.2026 Village digital evening tour: theme: Digital Security and Artificial Intelligence starting at 17 pm. Location: Hollola Pappila. Pre-registration is recommended for coffee services: https://bit.ly/kylien-digi-illat. More information: janne.niemimaki@paijanne-leader.fi / 044 744 0396. Digital evenings are part of Päijänne-Leader's Smart Actors – Smart Villages project and Wellamo Institute's Oh My! project. The evenings are carried out in cooperation with village associations. OYou can bring your phone, tablet or laptop if you wish., but it is not mandatory.
2026:
News on the municipality's website: 13.3.2026: Residents practiced everyday safety skills together in Vesikansa – Hollola
Article in Koski Kohino (Hämeenkoski and Koski Association): 4.3.2026: Village safety project looks to the future – Kosken Kohinat
Article on the Päijänne-Leader website about the Vesikansa firefighting training: The safety skills of the residents of Vesikansa increased during basic firefighting training
News on the municipality's website: 12.2.2026: 72-hour training courses inspired local residents to prepare – Hollola
2025:
News on the municipality's website: 25.11.2025: Village safety teams have been taking action since November – Hollola
News on the municipality's website: 4.11.2025: Residents of Hollola are better prepared than average for everyday disruptions – Hollola
News on the municipality's website: 19.9.2025: Village safety survey explores ideas about everyday safety locally – Hollola
News on the municipality's website: 3.9.2025: The Safe Everyday Villages in Hollola project is progressing – village associations are invited to participate – Hollola
News on the municipality's website: 15.8.2025: Village safety project creates safety locally through community efforts – Hollola
Thank you to everyone who participated in the trainings! The trainings attracted a total of 153 listeners interested in preparedness themes.
The dates of the 72-hour training were:
14.1.2026 at 6-7:30 p.m. Hämeenkoski: Kosken Seurala (venue: hall) address: Asikkalantie 1, Hämeenkoski.
20.1.2026 at 6-7:30 p.m. Miekkiö: Kisala, address Kisalantie 8, Hollola
28.1.2026 6-7:30 p.m. Water People: Kalliola School dining room, Rajaharjuntie 23, Kukkila
5.2.2026 17-19 pm Hollola Municipal Center: Main Library, Nuottikuja 2, Hollola. The Päijät-Häme rescue service is participating in the training,
11.2.2026 at 6-7:30 p.m. Parish area: Old municipal hall, address: Rantatie 918, Hollola.
The groups consist of local residents, a representative of the village association and representatives of local organizations. The application was open to all residents of the four villages. The groups represent a total of 41 volunteers interested in safety themes in the villages participating in the project.
The groups operate independently with the support of the project, also determining how often the group wants to meet. The groups are not registered associations and do not have a budget. Village associations and organizations participating in the group activities support the marketing of the groups.
The project will form village-level village safety groups to support the work and ensure continuity. Through the village safety groups, a village-specific village safety plan, contingency cards, an event safety guide and a village event rescue plan template will be produced. In addition, we will consider a possible backup communication network in case of disruptions, and as the project progresses, a small exercise for the group can be planned. If you are interested in the activities of the village safety group, please contact the project coordinator.
The village search for the project has ended. 17.9.2025.