The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Emergency-Sudden unexpected circumstances creating a breakdown of individual or family functioning in meeting basic family needs and resulting in a need for immediate action to avoid destitution of the individual or minor children residing in the family unit.
55 Pa. Code § 289.2
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 289.4 (relating to procedures).