Emergency response
Emergency response
Emergency response (pronunciation: /ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi rɪˈspɒns/) refers to the actions taken in reaction to an emergency situation to mitigate its impact.
Etymology
The term 'emergency response' is derived from the Latin word 'emergere', meaning 'to rise out' or 'to bring to light', and the Old French word 'responde', meaning 'to answer'.
Definition
Emergency response is the process of addressing immediate threats posed by a disaster, accident, or other incident. This can include a wide range of activities, such as evacuation, first aid, firefighting, and disaster recovery efforts. The goal of emergency response is to prevent further harm and stabilize the situation until more permanent repairs can be made.
Related Terms
- Emergency Management: The organization and management of resources and responsibilities for dealing with all aspects of emergencies, particularly preparedness, response, and rehabilitation.
- First Aid: The immediate assistance given to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, or to promote recovery.
- Evacuation: The process of moving people away from an area where they are in danger to a safer location.
- Disaster Recovery: The process, policies, and procedures related to preparing for recovery or continuation of technology infrastructure critical to an organization after a natural or human-induced disaster.
- Emergency Services: A group of public organizations that have a role in dealing with emergencies. They include the police, fire, and ambulance services.
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