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routine emergencies versus true crises  

Definition

  • Routine emergencies are incidents that threaten life, health, property, or the environment and require remedial actions to prevent further damage. Emergencies develop quickly and have tangible effects that must be remedied to minimize harm. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crisis Management; Routine Emergencies Versus True Crises]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-BQR3T23K-9

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