Difference between revisions of "Contingency"

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Revision as of 11:49, 23 July 2015

Definitions

National Definitions

United Kingdom

Possible future emergency or risk which must be prepared for. [1]

Civil contingency refers to risks to civilian health, safety, and property from emergencies as defined in the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) [1].


Standard Definition

ISO 22300:2012(en)

Possible future event, condition or eventuality. [2]


See also

Notes