DIVISION 13. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY [21000 - 21189.91]›CHAPTER 2.5. Definitions [21060 - 21074]
§ 21060.3
Public Resources Code §§ 21000–21189.91 — California Environmental Quality Act · 2026 edition · updated 2026-09-22 · California
21060.3. “Emergency” means a sudden, unexpected occurrence, involving a clear and imminent danger, demanding immediate action to prevent or mitigate loss of, or damage to, life, health, property, or essential public services. “Emergency” includes such occurrences as fire, flood, earthquake, or other soil or geologic movements, as well as such occurrences as riot, accident, or sabotage.
(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1312.)
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