designated evacuation shelter
An official shelter designated by local authorities for use during disasters. The term is common in disaster preparedness contexts.
If an earthquake occurs, please head to the designated evacuation shelter immediately.
You can check the locations of designated evacuation shelters on the city's website.
避難所 is a general evacuation shelter, while 指定避難所 specifically refers to one officially designated by authorities.
Compound of 指定 (designation) + 避難所 (evacuation shelter).