vaaratilannetta
Vaaratilanne, often translated as a hazardous or dangerous situation, is a Finnish term used in emergency management, policing, and civil protection to describe a scenario in which there is an imminent threat to life, health, property, or the environment. In a vaaratilanne, risk exists and damage could occur if no protective actions are taken, even though harm has not yet materialized.
In practice, the term is applied when authorities observe rising risk from events such as severe weather,
Response and management involve establishing situational awareness, risk assessment, and decision-making within an incident command structure.
Legal and organizational use: Finnish authorities—police (Poliisi), rescue services (Pelastuslaitos), and civil protection authorities—use the term
Etymology and grammar: The base term is vaaratilanne (dangerous situation). The form vaaratilanteetta or vaaratilanteessa reflects