A situation such as a natural or man-made disaster requiring urgent assistance.
made necessary by sudden occurrence demanding immediate remedy; "the plane made an emergency landing"; "an emergency session to consider aid for the earthquake victims"
a state in which martial law applies; "the governor declared a state of emergency"
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; "he never knew what to do in an emergency"
a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
