Use this framework to classify any crisis event by severity level. Each level maps to a defined response protocol and team activation trigger. Fill in organization-specific examples and tailor the protocols to your team structure.
Level
Classification
Description
Examples
Response Protocol
Level 1
Critical
Level 2
Significant
Level 3
Emerging
Level 4
Operational
Indicator Key
Red: Critical
Yellow: Caution
Crisis Severity Framework by Angie Bailey // angieqbailey.com