valmiustilanne
Valmiustilanne, literally meaning “state of readiness,” is a formal preparedness status used in Finland’s civil protection and crisis management framework. It denotes an elevated level of readiness in which authorities, organizations, and critical infrastructure operators coordinate to prevent, mitigate, respond to, and recover from significant emergencies or disruptions. The concept covers a wide range of threats, from natural disasters and industrial accidents to health emergencies, cyber incidents, and security-related disruptions, up to national-scale crises.
Valmiustilanne is activated by competent authorities when risk assessments indicate the need to intensify coordination and
During a valmiustilanne, authorities provide public information, issue instructions or recommendations, and may impose temporary restrictions
Duration and relation to other states
A valmiustilanne is temporary and is lifted when the threat subsides and normal operations can resume. It