emergency assistance
/ɛˌmɜːrdʒɪˈnɪsɪsˈtæns/ˈtɛnsɪstəns · em.er.gen.cy.as.sis.tan.ce
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- Help or support provided in response to an emergency situation, such as a natural disaster or a medical crisis. The emergency assistance team arrived quickly to provide aid to the stranded hikers.
- A service or system designed to provide rapid response and support in emergency situations, such as a 911 service or a crisis hotline. The emergency assistance hotline is available 24/7 for people in need of help.
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Did you know? The concept of emergency assistance has been around for centuries, with ancient civilizations providing aid to those in need during times of crisis. However, the modern concept of emergency assistance as we know it today, with specialized services and trained responders, developed in the mid-20th century.