Evacuating immediately to a safe place to avoid danger. Used in situations like disasters or fires; in legal contexts it can refer to justified emergency acts.
台風の接近に伴い、市は避難所への緊急避難を呼びかけた。
With the typhoon approaching, the city urged people to evacuate immediately to shelters.
火災報知器が鳴ったら冷静に行動し、緊急避難を行ってください。
If the fire alarm sounds, act calmly and carry out an emergency evacuation.
登山中に大雨が降り始め、私たちは緊急避難場所に向かった。
Heavy rain started while we were mountain climbing, so we headed for an emergency refuge area.