Business continuity and resilience processes contain several important steps. Communicating information during and following a disaster to relevant parties is a key emergency management priority. This ...

What is in an emergency communications (EC plan)? An emergency communications plan (EC plan) is a document that provides guidelines, contact information and procedures for how information should be ...

When a crisis arises in an organization, leaders must respond quickly. Without a clear communication strategy, the response can make the situation worse. Successful organizations take a proactive ...

Whether it’s a cyberattack, misinformation caused by AI, executive misbehavior, or a high-profile trial, crises are not a matter of “if” but “when.” And when they happen, leaders must step in and ...

The Department of Homeland Security Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) released the first ever National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP) on July 31, 2008. This plan is and will continue to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Edward Segal covers crisis-related news, topics, and issues. Modern crisis communication demands constantly updated, flexible ...

The sudden onset of a crisis can pose an existential threat to your non-profit organization, especially since your reputation is your most valuable strategic asset. A strong reputation is often the ...