Emergence 2
Emergence 2 : A phenomenon noted by disaster sociology research, emergence is the spontaneous organizing that occurs during a disaster, often in response to one or several perceived unmet needs. (1) Emergency (emergency management application): A hazard impact causing adverse physical, social, psychological, economic or political effects that challenges the ability to rapidly & effectively respond. It requires a stepped up capacity and capability (call-back procedures, mutual aid, etc). to meet the expected outcome, and commonly requires change from routine management methods to an incident command process in order to achieve the expected outcome (See "disaster" for important contrast between the two terms). (2) Emergency (NIMS definition): Any incident, whether natural or manmade, that requires responsive action to protect life or property. Under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, an emergency means any occasion or instance for which, in the determination of the President, Federal assistance is needed to supplement State and local efforts and capabilities to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, or to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in any part of the United States. (NIMS 12/08)
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