Collocations with "emergency"

53 collocations found

emergency exit

An exit for use in an emergency.

exit8.8
emergency admission

Urgent, unplanned entry, usually to a hospital.

admission8.5
emergency contraception

contraception used after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy

contraception8.5
emergency evacuation

An evacuation carried out in response to a sudden, unexpected, and dangerous situation.

evacuation8.5
emergency operation

An operation that must be performed immediately to save a life or limb.

operation8.5
emergency responder

A person who is among the first to arrive and provide assistance at the scene of an emergency, such as a paramedic, firefighter, or police officer.

responder8.5
emergency treatment

Medical care given immediately after an accident or sudden illness.

treatment8.5
emergency generator

A backup generator used during a power outage.

generator8.3
emergency service

Public organizations like the police, fire department, and ambulance that respond to emergencies.

service8.3
emergency shelter

temporary housing for homeless people or victims of a disaster

shelter8.3
emergency assistance

help provided in an urgent crisis

assistance8.2
emergency aid

Aid provided in response to a sudden crisis or disaster.

aid8.0
emergency ambulance

An ambulance responding to a medical emergency.

ambulance8.0
emergency backup

A backup system or resource intended for use in an emergency.

backup8.0
emergency department

The part of a hospital that provides immediate treatment for acute illnesses and trauma.

department8.0
emergency landing

a landing made in an emergency situation, such as engine failure

landing8.0
emergency physician

A physician who works in an emergency room and specializes in emergency medicine.

physician8.0
emergency siren

a siren used in an emergency situation

siren8.0
emergency repair

repairs needed immediately due to a sudden problem

repair7.9
cope with an emergency

To handle a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.

cope with7.8
emergency kit

a set of supplies for use in an emergency

kit7.8
emergency meeting

a meeting called suddenly to deal with an urgent problem

meeting7.8
emergency relief

aid provided to victims of a natural or man-made disaster

relief7.8
emergency stop

a sudden stop made to avoid an accident

stop7.8
emergency vehicle

A vehicle used for emergencies, such as an ambulance or fire engine.

vehicle7.7
call7.5
emergency contraceptive

Contraception used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse.

contraceptive7.5
emergency lighting

lights that turn on when the main power fails

lighting7.5
emergency plan

A course of action developed to mitigate damage from potential events.

plan7.5
emergency preparedness

The state of being ready for a sudden and urgent situation.

preparedness7.5