Collocations for emergency - noun

extreme
(formal),

major, real, serious
Don''t call me unless its a real emergency.

sudden, unexpected, unforeseen | international, national
in times of national emergency

medical | military

cope with, deal with, handle, respond to
firefighters on call to respond to emergencies

arise
Call this number if any unforeseen emergency should arise.

action, measures, procedures | laws, legislation, regulations | powers
The police have been given emergency powers to deal with the crisis.

rule | meeting, session, talks | cover
The army provided emergency cover when the ambulance service went on strike.

services
The emergency services are struggling to cope with the number of call-outs.

aid, assistance, funds, relief, supply
Emergency supplies of food have been flown to the area.

fund | call
The ambulance crashed while answering an emergency call.

admission, case
Emergency admissions to hospital are given top priority.

surgery, treatment | repairs | exit | landing

for ~
She told me to keep the money for emergencies.

in an ~
I need to know what to do in an emergency.

the accident and emergency department
the closure of the hospital''s accident and emergency department

in case of emergency/emergencies
There''s a fire blanket on the kitchen wall in case of emergencies.

a state of emergency
The president immediately declared a state of emergency.