Tag:emergency:camp_area=yes
 emergency:camp_area = yes
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| Description |
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| Open-air area designated for temporary shelter or accommodation (tents/containers). |
| Group: emergencies |
| Used on these elements |
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| Status: approved |
| Tools for this tag |
Open-air area designated for temporary shelter or accommodation (tents/containers).
Civil protection areas are formally designated locations used by authorities to manage emergencies. These sites are not chosen "on the fly" during an event; they are identified in advance within Municipal Emergency Plans and are often marked with permanent physical signage.
A core principle of these areas is their structural resilience: they are "on-the-ground" open spaces (such as parks, squares, surface parking lots, or athletic fields) specifically selected because they lack complex structures that could collapse. Furthermore, they are established as safe zones, located far from flood-prone rivers, landslide risks, or high-rise buildings that could pose a threat during a disaster.
How to map
This tag act as an Operational Overlay. They describe an official designation that takes effect during an emergency, while the physical area continues to serve its primary purpose in everyday life.
1. Mapping the Functional Area (Overlay)
The emergency tag should be added to the existing polygon that represents the physical area.
- Public park + camp site:
leisure=park+emergency:camp_area=yes - Sports field + camp site:
leisure=pitch+emergency:camp_area=yes - Parking lot + camp site:
amenity=parking+emergency:camp_area=yes
2. Mapping the Physical Signage (Node)
Physical signs are mapped as nodes at the exact signpost location:
man_made=signemergency:camp_area=yes(or relevant function)operator=*(Municipality)ref=*(sign code)
3. Multi-functional Areas
One polygon, multiple roles:
No overlapping geometries needed.
Tagging
| Key | Value | Element | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
emergency:camp_area=* |
yes |   |
Open-air area designated for temporary shelter or accommodation (tents/containers). | Distinguished from indoor shelters by being a deployable outdoor space. |
Examples
The following examples demonstrate how to map the "Operational Overlay" on existing real-world features (Castelfranco Veneto, Italy).
| Function | Peacetime Context | Mapping Strategy | Image | Real-world Links | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Area (Tents/Containers) |
Sports fields and open green space. | 1. The Area: Add overlay to pitch polygon. |
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152673547 152673547
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leisure=pitchemergency:camp_area=yes
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| 2. The Sign: Node at sign location. | 12394692557 12394692557
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man_made=signemergency:camp_area=yesref=R
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Comparison Table
| Tag | Scale | Physicality | What's Available | Expected Duration | Primary Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
emergency:camp_area=yes |
Macro (district/municipal) | Open-air deployable spaces (parks, fields) | Temporary tents/containers (deployed on-site) | Days to weeks | Emergency accommodation |
emergency:social_facility=shelter |
Macro (district/municipal) | Existing indoor infrastructure | Beds, toilets, kitchen | Days to weeks | Permanent shelter building |