Emergency

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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

Sudden, urgent, usually unexpected occurrence or event requiring immediate action [3].

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ UNDHA, Disaster Management Glossary, 1992, 34
  2. ↑ http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/frp/frpappa.htm Defined in the Stafford Act
  3. ↑ ISO/PAS 22399:2007 Societal security - Guideline for incident preparedness and operational continuity management.
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