This is the 502nd most frequent Icelandic word.
almannavarna
"Almannavarna" translates to "civil protection" or "public safety."
Here, "almannavarna" refers to the civil defense authorities observing a natural event.
Almannavarna fylgist með eldgosinu.
The civil defense monitors the volcanic eruption.
In this sentence, "almannavarna" represents the organization responsible for notifying citizens about emergencies.
Við fengum tilkynningu frá almannavörnum um óveður.
We received a notification from the civil defense about severe weather.
Here, "almannavarna" is used to denote the operational plans set forth by the organization for managing emergencies.