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Cal. Public Resources Code § 21060.3 (2026)

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“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.

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Cited in 1 case, 1995–1995 · leading case: Castaic Lake Water Agency v. City of Santa Clarita, 96 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 381 (Cal. Ct. App. 1995).

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Castaic Lake Water Agency v. City of Santa Clarita, 96 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 381 (Cal. Ct. App. 1995). “” Public Resources Code section 21080, subdivision (b)(4) exempts “Specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency.”

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