Crisis Communications Handbook 2026

Crisis Response Protocols (cont.)

Action

Time Line

Description

Owner

Completed

Prepare a brief initial statement acknowledging the crisis and expressing concern or commitment to resolving the situation.

Draft Holding Statement

Within 60 to 90 minutes

Deploy Statement

Release the approved holding statement through appropriate channels.

Within 1-2 hours

Inform key stakeholders (e.g., local officials, tourism partners, staff) about the crisis and the initial response actions. Provide them with the holding statement and any additional talking points or instructions. Continuously monitor the situation, media coverage and public sentiment. Evaluate the effectiveness of the initial response and adjust strategies as needed.

Inform & Coordinate with Stakeholders

Within 1-2 hours

Monitor & Evaluate

Within 1-2 hours

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