Public shelters
Public shelters
A public shelter is primarily intended for those who are nearby at the time of danger. If you are at work or home, you should stay in place during an emergency and find the nearest windowless room or basement for shelter. Public shelters are marked with the international civil defence symbol (blue triangle on orange background). Their locations must be known to both local authorities and residents.
You can check the public shelters close to you from the Maa-amet's geoportal:
Sheltering may be necessary in the event of a military threat, as well as other dangers such as extreme weather, large fires, chemical attacks, or civil unrest. Each type of threat requires different safety measures. For example, during extreme weather, it is usually sufficient to stay indoors and close windows and doors.
Therefore, it is crucial to always listen to and strictly follow the instructions provided by the authorities in an emergency situation.
In larger Estonian cities, the Estonian Rescue Board, in cooperation with local governments, marks public shelters with the international civil defence symbol.