Preparation Preparing for a crisis requires advance thinking. The company cannot plan for all aspects, but crises can be and managed to the extent that personnel have information know the processes by which key responsibilities will be performed. The focus of this plan is on the communication aspects of a crisis and is the responsibility of Head of Crisis Management Team CMT. other plans should be prepared by individual departments particularly security, Building Maintenance, Distribution and Under the direction of CMT Head, a crisis management plan is in place to enable the company to resume business and maintain financial stability during the recovery period It is imperative that an early warning system is established to alert the company of impending crises. See Appendix A for a policy outlining this procedure. crises may range from physical damage to company property(fire, flood, earthquake. etc. to legal threats to the business.) potential issues