suojapaikka
Suojapaikka is a shelter or safe place intended to provide protection for people during dangerous situations such as armed conflict, natural hazards, fires, or hazardous environmental conditions. The term is used especially in Finnish civil defense and emergency management to describe a dedicated space within a building or a nearby location designated for refuge.
Typically a suojapaikka is a reinforced or specially designed space that offers protection from blast, debris,
Access to a suojapaikka is normally controlled and clearly marked. In an emergency, occupants proceed to the
In Finland and other jurisdictions, suojapaikkoja are part of broader safety and preparedness planning and may