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| county |
In America, a county is a part of a state. It often includes a number of towns and areas of countryside. Some large cities are counties all by themselves or even contain two or more counties. Like a city, a county has its own government. It has its own highways that it takes care of and things like hospitals. sheriff's office, and emergency services. A county can sometimes have laws that other counties in the same state don't have. For example, it might have a law that sets lower speed limits. |
| drill1 |
A drill is a set of actions that you learn and practice in order to do the right thing if there is an emergency. Drills are usually repeated so that people can learn them very well. [1/5 definitions] |
| eject |
to throw or propel oneself out of a plane in an emergency. [1/2 definitions] |
| emergency |
An emergency is something very serious and important that people need to do something about right away. If a house is on fire, it is an emergency. If someone has a bad car accident, it is an emergency. |
| fire escape |
a metal staircase or ladder used as an emergency exit in case of fire. Fire escapes are usually on the outside of buildings. |
| first aid |
emergency medical help given to a hurt or sick person while waiting for a doctor. |
| fly1 |
When you fly through a room, you move very quickly through the room. When you fly, you feel some kind of emergency or excitement. [1/9 definitions] |
| Heimlich maneuver |
an emergency technique used to save a person choking on something, such as food. One must stand behind the person choking and wrap one's arms around the person, just below the rib cage. One then presses hard in an upward movement to force air from the lungs. The rush of air should eject the object. |
| militia |
a group of trained citizens who are not soldiers but can serve as members of the military in an emergency. |
| pinch |
an instance or condition of great need or emergency. [1/7 definitions] |
| urgent |
If there is an urgent situation, it is a kind of emergency. When something is urgent, it needs action or attention right away. Something has to be done, or something bad might happen. [1/2 definitions] |
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