The fact
These facilities serve as swimming pools, playgrounds, or churches in peacetime.
They remain ready to protect the population in case of alert, since World War II.
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Why it matters
Ce modèle de défense civile, unique en Europe, permet à Helsinki de concilier préparation aux crises et utilisation quotidienne des infrastructures, tout en inspirant d'autres pays.