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Revision as of 22:59, 1 December 2015
Contents
Definitions
National Definitions
United Kingdom
Civil contingency refers to risks to civilian health, safety, and property from emergencies as defined in the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) [1].
United States
Contiongency is a potential occurrence that is likely but not certain to happen. [2]
Standard Definition
ISO 22300:2012(en)
See also
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cabinet Office, Lexicon of UK Civil Protection Terminology, Version 2.1.1, February 2013
- ↑ ICDRM/GWU Emergency Management Glossary of Terms. The Institute for Crisis, Disaster, and Risk Management (ICDRM) at the George Washington University, Washington DC.
- ↑ ISO 22300:2012(en) Societal security — Terminology