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Revision as of 01:34, 20 February 2015
Contents
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
United States (FEMA)
An emergency is any occasion or instance for which, in the determination of the President, Federal assistance is needed to supplement State and local efforts and capabilities to save lives and to protect property, public health, and safety, and includes emergencies other than natural disasters.[2]
Standard Definition
ISO/PAS 22399:2007
See also
Notes
- ↑ UNDHA, Disaster Management Glossary, 1992, 34
- ↑ http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/frp/frpappa.htm Defined in the Stafford Act
- ↑ ISO/PAS 22399:2007 Societal security - Guideline for incident preparedness and operational continuity management.
