Businesses, governments, and organizations face greater vulnerability to crises than ever before. Whether caused by a natural disaster, a public relations nightmare, a cyberattack, or a global pandemic, crises can strike unexpectedly, with potentially devastating consequences. Effective crisis communication is essential for minimizing damage, protecting reputations, and maintaining stakeholder trust in these critical moments. The primary importance of crisis communication lies in its ability to protect an organization’s reputation and maintain trust with the public, customers, employees, and other stakeholders. Poorly managing a crisis can erode credibility and cause long-term reputational damage that may take years to repair.