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=== Other International Definitions === | === Other International Definitions === | ||
==== UNISDR ==== | ==== UNISDR ==== | ||
| − | {{definition|The organization and management of resources and responsibilities for addressing all aspects of [[emergency|emergencies]], in particular [[preparedness]], [[response]] and initial [[recovery]] steps <ref> [http://www.unisdr.org/files/7817_UNISDRTerminologyEnglish.pdf 2009 UNISDR Terminology on Disaster Risk Reduction]</ref> | + | {{definition|The organization and management of resources and responsibilities for addressing all aspects of [[emergency|emergencies]], in particular [[preparedness]], [[response]] and initial [[recovery]] steps. <ref> [http://www.unisdr.org/files/7817_UNISDRTerminologyEnglish.pdf 2009 UNISDR Terminology on Disaster Risk Reduction]</ref>}} |
<big>UNISDR considers a [[crisis]] or [[emergency]] as a threatening condition that requires urgent action. Effective emergency action can avoid the escalation of an event into a [[disaster]]. Emergency management involves plans and institutional arrangements to engage and guide the efforts of government, non-government, voluntary and private agencies in comprehensive and coordinated ways to respond to the entire spectrum of [[emergency]] needs.</big> | <big>UNISDR considers a [[crisis]] or [[emergency]] as a threatening condition that requires urgent action. Effective emergency action can avoid the escalation of an event into a [[disaster]]. Emergency management involves plans and institutional arrangements to engage and guide the efforts of government, non-government, voluntary and private agencies in comprehensive and coordinated ways to respond to the entire spectrum of [[emergency]] needs.</big> | ||
=== National Definitions === | === National Definitions === | ||
==== Australia ==== | ==== Australia ==== | ||
| − | {{definition|Emergency management is a range of measures to manage risks to communities and the environment.<ref name="MAIMAus">[https://www.em.gov.au/Documents/Manual03-AEMGlossary.PDF Australian Emergency Management Glossary, Emergency Management Australia (1998)]</ref>}}<br /> | + | {{definition|Emergency management is a range of measures to manage risks to communities and the environment. <ref name="MAIMAus">[https://www.em.gov.au/Documents/Manual03-AEMGlossary.PDF Australian Emergency Management Glossary, Emergency Management Australia (1998)]</ref>}}<br /> |
==== Canada ==== | ==== Canada ==== | ||
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===== DSS ===== | ===== DSS ===== | ||
| − | {{definition|The coordination and integration of all activities necessary to build, sustain and improve the capabilities to [[preparedness|prepare]] for, [[response|respond]] to, [[recovery|recover]] from, or [[mitigation|mitigate]] against threatened or actual [[disaster|disasters]] or [[Emergency|emergencies]], regardless of cause.<ref>DHS, Lexicon, October 23, 2007, p. 9</ref>}} | + | {{definition|The coordination and integration of all activities necessary to build, sustain and improve the capabilities to [[preparedness|prepare]] for, [[response|respond]] to, [[recovery|recover]] from, or [[mitigation|mitigate]] against threatened or actual [[disaster|disasters]] or [[Emergency|emergencies]], regardless of cause. <ref>DHS, Lexicon, October 23, 2007, p. 9</ref>}} |
===== DERC ===== | ===== DERC ===== | ||
| − | {{definition|The entire process of planning and intervention for rescue and relief to reduce [[impact]] of [[Emergency|emergencies]] as well as the [[response]] and [[recovery]] [[measure|measures]], to [[mitigation|mitigate]] the significant social, economic and environmental [[consequence|consequences]] to communities and ultimately to the country, usually through an [[Emergency|emergency]] operation centre (EOC).<ref>Disaster and Emergency Reference Center, 1998</ref>}} | + | {{definition|The entire process of planning and intervention for rescue and relief to reduce [[impact]] of [[Emergency|emergencies]] as well as the [[response]] and [[recovery]] [[measure|measures]], to [[mitigation|mitigate]] the significant social, economic and environmental [[consequence|consequences]] to communities and ultimately to the country, usually through an [[Emergency|emergency]] operation centre (EOC). <ref>Disaster and Emergency Reference Center, 1998</ref>}} |
===== NFPA ===== | ===== NFPA ===== | ||
| − | {{definition|An ongoing process to [[prevention|prevent]], [[mitigation|mitigate]], [[preparedness|prepare]] for, [[response|respond]] to, and [[recovery|recover]] from an [[incident]] that [[threat|threatens]] life, property, operations, or the environment.<ref>NFPA 1600, 2007, p. 7</ref>}} | + | {{definition|An ongoing process to [[prevention|prevent]], [[mitigation|mitigate]], [[preparedness|prepare]] for, [[response|respond]] to, and [[recovery|recover]] from an [[incident]] that [[threat|threatens]] life, property, operations, or the environment. <ref>NFPA 1600, 2007, p. 7</ref>}} |
===Standard Definition=== | ===Standard Definition=== | ||
==== ISO ISO 22300:2012(en) ==== | ==== ISO ISO 22300:2012(en) ==== | ||
| − | {{definition|Emergency management is an overall approach preventing and managing emergencies that might occur.<ref>ISO 22300:2012(en) Societal security — Terminology</ref>}} | + | {{definition|Emergency management is an overall approach preventing and managing emergencies that might occur. <ref>ISO 22300:2012(en) Societal security — Terminology</ref>}} |
<big> Note: In general, emergency management utilizes a risk management approach to prevention, preparedness, response and recovery before, during and after potentially destabilizing or disruptive events.</big> | <big> Note: In general, emergency management utilizes a risk management approach to prevention, preparedness, response and recovery before, during and after potentially destabilizing or disruptive events.</big> | ||
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[[Category:Emergency]] | [[Category:Emergency]] | ||
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Revision as of 15:17, 10 June 2015
The term is related to the terms "Disaster Management" or "Crisis Management".
Contents
Definitions
Other International Definitions
UNISDR
The organization and management of resources and responsibilities for addressing all aspects of emergencies, in particular preparedness, response and initial recovery steps. [1]
UNISDR considers a crisis or emergency as a threatening condition that requires urgent action. Effective emergency action can avoid the escalation of an event into a disaster. Emergency management involves plans and institutional arrangements to engage and guide the efforts of government, non-government, voluntary and private agencies in comprehensive and coordinated ways to respond to the entire spectrum of emergency needs.
National Definitions
Australia
Emergency management is a range of measures to manage risks to communities and the environment. [2]
Canada
The management of emergencies concerning all-hazards, including all activities and risk management measures related to prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
Ensemble des activités et des mesures visant la gestion des risques de catastrophes de toute nature et couvrant les dimensions de la prévention et l’atténuation, la préparation, l’intervention et le rétablissement. [3] [4]
Ensemble des activités et des mesures visant la gestion des risques de catastrophes de toute nature et couvrant les dimensions de la prévention et l’atténuation, la préparation, l’intervention et le rétablissement. [3] [4]
United States
DSS
The coordination and integration of all activities necessary to build, sustain and improve the capabilities to prepare for, respond to, recover from, or mitigate against threatened or actual disasters or emergencies, regardless of cause. [5]
DERC
The entire process of planning and intervention for rescue and relief to reduce impact of emergencies as well as the response and recovery measures, to mitigate the significant social, economic and environmental consequences to communities and ultimately to the country, usually through an emergency operation centre (EOC). [6]
NFPA
An ongoing process to prevent, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from an incident that threatens life, property, operations, or the environment. [7]
Standard Definition
ISO ISO 22300:2012(en)
Emergency management is an overall approach preventing and managing emergencies that might occur. [8]
Note: In general, emergency management utilizes a risk management approach to prevention, preparedness, response and recovery before, during and after potentially destabilizing or disruptive events.
Academic definition
Activities that include prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, rehabilitation, advocacy, and legislation, of emergencies irrespective of their type, size, and location, and whose purpose is reduction in death, disability, damage, and destruction.” [9]
Other Definitions
Ontario (Canada)
Emergency management (EM): organized activities undertaken to prevent, mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from actual or potential emergencies. [10]
Gestion des situations d’urgence: activités organisées de prévention, d’atténuation, de préparation, d’intervention et de rétablissement, en cas de situation d’urgence réelle ou possible. [10]
See also
Notes
- ↑ 2009 UNISDR Terminology on Disaster Risk Reduction
- ↑ Australian Emergency Management Glossary, Emergency Management Australia (1998)
- ↑ [http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/mrgnc-mngmnt-frmwrk/index-eng.aspx An Emergency Management Framework for Canada (Second Edition)
- ↑ Vocabulaire de la gestion des urgencies/Emergency Management Emergency Management Vocabulary 281 (2012)
- ↑ DHS, Lexicon, October 23, 2007, p. 9
- ↑ Disaster and Emergency Reference Center, 1998
- ↑ NFPA 1600, 2007, p. 7
- ↑ ISO 22300:2012(en) Societal security — Terminology
- ↑ E. Dykstra, 2003, 03
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Province of Ontario’s Emergency Management Glossary of Terms
