The act of taking refuge or moving to a safe place to avoid danger (e.g., during disasters); evacuation.
地震が起きたので、住民は高台に避難した。
Because an earthquake occurred, residents evacuated to higher ground.
市は住民の避難計画を発表した。
The city announced an evacuation plan for residents.
台風のため、学校が避難所に指定された。
Because of the typhoon, the school was designated as an evacuation shelter.