NEWS
Books that have been loaned from the University Library and have been damaged by the fire must be replaced. Contact your insurance company to find out more about the procedure and then contact: Main Library: stefan.fleig@ub.umu.se, 786 59 98. Medical Library: gun.andersson@ub.umu.se, 785 85 34. If you do not have home insurance, contact the individuals above for other alternatives and expenses.
In the early hours of December 25th a fire was reported at the apartments at Geografigränd 2A–2J, owned by Bostaden in Umeå. Between 70 to 90 apartments were evacuated, as some 70 households were affected. No serious personal injuries were reported. Please visit Bostaden's homepage for the latest updates. Latest report from rescue services
Bostaden looking for tenants
Many of the tenants weren't at home when the fire started. Bostaden is currently trying to locate and contact them.
Contact person:
at Bostaden is Elisabet Lind, Communications Director Telephone: + 46 70-242 81 42. E-mail: elisabeth.lind@bostaden.umu.se
Insurance questions
Bostaden encourages all who suffered from the fires to contact their insurance companies.
Social Services
Social Services’ Social Emergency Service and psychosocial support can be reached by calling 090-16 30 50. For those without home insurance and who have needs which cannot be met by other means can contact Umeå Emergency Services. Information available from your local landlord
The local Area Landlord's office is located at Geografigränd 8J. Information will be posted on the office door. Up-to-date information will also be posted on both AB Bostaden's office hours:
The office located at Geografigränd 8J is open from 7.30AM to 4.30PM. You can reach the office via phone numbers 070-324 27 27 or 070-629 75 72 . The same information that is posted on Bostaden’s website will also be posted on the door of the office.
Latest report from Rescue Services
Rescue Services has reported that the fire at Geografigränd 2A-2J has now been extinguished and that the situation is under control. The property will continue to be monitored, however, in case the fire should flare up again. Apartments located on floors one to three have suffered smoke and water damage, while apartments located on the fourth floor have been extensively damaged by the fire. Though there is no immediate risk of structural collapse, certain sections of the building have been sealed off as a safety precaution. Tenants who wish to gain access to their apartments will be given safety helmets to wear while inside the building.
Telephone numbers
Advice and support, Social Services: 090–16 10 02 Questions about the recovery and storage of belongings, Ocab: 070–572 01 30 Questions about temporary accommodation, 090–17 77 07: New Years Eve 09.00 – 12.00 • New Years Day 12.00 – 15.00 • Friday 2 January 09.00 – 15.00 • Monday 5 January 09.00 – 12.00 Wednesday 7 January – Friday 9 January 09.00 – 16.30
