Difference between revisions of "Emergency"

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=== National Definitions ===
 
=== National Definitions ===

Revision as of 23:50, 14 July 2014

Definitions

European Definitions

Other International Definitions

A sudden and usually unforeseen event that calls for immediate measures to minimize its adverse consequences.[1]

National Definitions

Standard Definition

ISO/PAS 22399:2007

Sudden, urgent, usually unexpected occurrence or event requiring immediate action [2].


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