emergency operations
[ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃənz]
nounpl: emergency operations
operações de emergência
1. coordinated actions and procedures undertaken by organizations, agencies, or governments to respond to and manage critical incidents, disasters, or crises
The hospital activated emergency operations following the multiple-vehicle accident on the highway.
O hospital ativou as operações de emergência após o acidente envolvendo múltiplos veículos na rodovia.
2. the establishment of a command structure and resource allocation system during disaster response
FEMA coordinated emergency operations across three states after the hurricane.
A FEMA coordenou operações de emergência em três estados após o furacão.
3. military or tactical operations conducted in response to urgent or crisis situations
The armed forces launched emergency operations to evacuate civilians from the conflict zone.
As forças armadas lançaram operações de emergência para evacuar civis da zona de conflito.
In Brazil, emergency operations are typically coordinated through the National Protection and Civil Defense System (SINPDEC). In the USA, FEMA and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) provide the framework. This term is formal and widely used in government, healthcare, and military contexts across both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
activate emergency operations
emergency operations center (EOC)
emergency operations plan (EOP)
put emergency operations into effect
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