katastrofisuojan
Katastrofisuojan is the Finnish term for disaster protection, comprising measures and facilities intended to safeguard people, infrastructure, and societal functions during emergencies and disasters. The concept encompasses physical shelters, planning, warning, and preparedness activities at local, regional, and national levels.
Key components include disaster-protection spaces (katastrofisuojan tilat) inside buildings such as basements or purpose-built shelters; evacuation
History: Finland has a long civil defense tradition. After World War II, the state developed systems for
Today, disaster protection aims to reduce risk, protect life and health, and maintain essential services during