Either way, until you've paid off this emergency debt and built up an emergency fund of 3 - 6 months of expenses, cut your expenses as much as possible. (money.stackexchange.com)
And in the meantime, try to build up an emergency fund so you will be able to cover those unexpected costs. (SpeedyPaydayCash.net)
If you don't have enough saved, stay focused on building up your emergency fund first. (lauradadams.com)