Cal. Gov. Code § 11342.545 : CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE — GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA — EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT — STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES — ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND RULEMAKING — DEFINITIONS — Emergency defined TEXT PDF "Emergency" means a situation that calls for immediate action to avoid serious harm to the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare. Ca. Gov. Code § 11342.545 Added by Stats 2006 ch 713 (AB 1302),s 2, eff. 1/1/2007.