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ABRI PLACE [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protection of Life
  • Emergency Management
DEF

A natural or man-made structure in which people can immediately take refuge for protection from an actual or perceived danger.

OBS

shelter in-place: term and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Gestion des urgences
DEF

Structure naturelle ou construction où il est possible de se réfugier immédiatement afin de se protéger contre un danger réel ou apparent.

OBS

abri sur place : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction.

Spanish

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