"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.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 15359
Note: Authority cited: Section 21083, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 21080(b)(2), (3) and (4), Public Resources Code.