emergencies

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Heart attacks remain one of the most serious medical emergencies in the United States, with an estimated 785,000 new cases each year.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Again, no regard for the emergencies people are actually experiencing that is the reason why they have temporary protected status.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

She has volunteered with the Los Angeles Mayor’s Crisis Response Team, which provides support during emergencies, according to her campaign website.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

This savings account should house your emergency fund, which exists solely to cover unexpected emergencies so you don’t rack up high-interest debt.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Even doing that, we filled books full of procedures for coping with emergencies.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins