Hätätoimien
Hätätoimien is a Finnish term referring to emergency actions taken in response to imminent or ongoing threats, with the aim of protecting life, health, property and the environment. The concept covers both planned procedures and spontaneous measures enacted by authorities, organizations and individuals.
Scope of hätätoimien includes warning and communication to the public, evacuation or shelter-in-place, search and rescue,
Process and implementation typically follow a cycle of preparedness, response, and recovery. Preparedness involves maintaining emergency
Context within the broader emergency management framework means that hätätoimien are usually regulated by national civil
Examples of situations invoking hätätoimien range from natural events like floods and storms to industrial accidents,