crisis response

[ˈkrɪsɪs rɪˈspɑːns]
nounpl: crisis responses
resposta à crise
1. The immediate actions and strategies implemented by individuals, organizations, or governments to address and manage an emergency or critical situation
The hospital's crisis response team mobilized quickly during the pandemic.
A equipe de resposta à crise do hospital se mobilizou rapidamente durante a pandemia.
2. A coordinated plan or protocol designed to minimize damage and restore normalcy during a critical event
Our company developed a comprehensive crisis response plan for natural disasters.
Nossa empresa desenvolveu um plano abrangente de resposta à crise para desastres naturais.
3. The communication and action taken by leadership to address public concerns during emergencies
The government's crisis response was criticized for being too slow.
A resposta à crise do governo foi criticada por ser muito lenta.
In Brazil, crisis response is increasingly important in corporate governance and public administration. The term gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters. Organizations now invest heavily in crisis response training and protocols. In the US, crisis response is a critical component of business continuity planning and is frequently discussed in the context of public health, cybersecurity, and natural disasters.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
emergency responsecrisis managementdamage controlcontingency planrisk mitigation
Antonyms / Antônimos
inactionnegligencecomplacency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta à crise
Standard and most commonly used term in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
resposta de crise
Alternative form, also widely accepted
Portugal
resposta de emergência
European Portuguese tends to use 'emergência' more frequently than 'crise'
Corporate/Government
plano de contingência
Used in formal business and governmental contexts

Related Words

crisis managementemergency protocolcontingency planningdisaster recoveryincident responserisk assessment

Related Idioms & Phrases

in crisis mode
battle stations
all hands on deck
emergency footing
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