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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Emergency Emergency The term 'Emergency' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A condition of a serious nature which develops unexpectedly and endangers the structural integrity of a dam or endangers downstream property and human life and requires immediate action. An event that demands a crisis response beyond the scope of any single line agency or service (e.g., beyond the scope of just the police department, fire department, etc.) and that presents a threat to a community or larger area. An emergency is an event that can be controlled within the scope of local capabilities'. The term 'Emergency' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' The failure of an electric power system to generate or deliver electric power as normally intended, resulting in the cut-off or curtailment of service'. Previous 5 Terms: Embryonic stem (ES) cells Embryonic stem cell line Embryonic stem cells embryoniform EMC Next 5 Terms: Emergency Action Plan Emergency action plan (EAP) Emergency backup generation Emergency broadcast system Emergency Care About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.