disaster
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- An event that demands a crisis response beyond the scope of any single line agency or service (e.g., beyond the scope of just the police department, fire department, etc.) and that presents a threat to a community or larger area. A disaster requires resources beyond what are available locally.
Bureau of Reclamation - Cite This Source - This Definition - Author\'s signature, Community cohesion, Emergency, National Response Team (NRT), Regional Response Team (RRT)
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