Partner with a Crisis PR Firm for Your Communication Plan
- Mark Nicastre

- Aug 8, 2023
- 2 min read
Do you know you need a crisis communications plan, but the blank page keeps winning?
A public relations firm with crisis experience helps break that block and gets your team ready for hard moments.
Without preparation, a crisis will hurt your reputation fast.
Negative stories pile up, press coverage turns rough, and social media problems spread.
A crisis communications plan gives your team structure and helps you respond to issues that threaten your reputation.
Why you need a crisis communications plan
Some organizations skip planning because they think they cannot prepare for every possible scenario. A plan still helps. It lays out roles, responsibilities, and a clear response process. It also gives staff a training tool they can use before something goes wrong. A good plan keeps internal communication aligned and reduces confusion during tense moments.
Why you should work with a PR firm that specializes in crisis work
PR firms often focus on specific services or industries. Some work in corporate communications. Others focus on media relations, SEO, or digital marketing. Some only work with a single sector. Fitler Square Strategies works across sectors and focuses on crisis management and crisis communications. We have helped teams manage tough situations, from COVID response to personnel issues. We support internal and external communication and help build plans that adjust to the needs of the organization.
Here are three ways a strong crisis PR firm helps your organization prepare.
Expertise and Best Practices in Crisis Public Relations
Crisis professionals have experience across many types of situations. Fitler Square Strategies brings that experience to your plan. We review your risks and share best practices drawn from years of crisis work. This helps you structure your plan in a way that matches your needs and meets industry expectations.
Risk Assessment, Scenario Planning, and Training for Crisis Management
We have worked through many crisis scenarios. We help your organization identify the situations most likely to affect you and rank them based on impact. We also help you build approval steps, procedures, and protocols for unplanned situations. With our scenario planning, you build communication strategies that match likely threats.
Tailored Crisis Communications Plan Development
Every organization works differently. Cultures, teams, and audiences vary, so the plan needs to match how your organization functions. Fitler Square Strategies spends time with your team to understand those details. We help shape clear messages, choose the right communication channels, and define who handles what during a crisis. When the plan reflects your organization, your communication feels natural and builds trust with the people who follow your updates.
Crisis Communications Plan Implementation
After the plan is built, we stay with you. If a crisis starts, we help assess the situation, gather information, and activate the crisis team. We support your PR staff and leadership as they follow the plan, assign roles, and execute each step. We help guide communication, decision making, and resource needs during the response.
Conclusion
Strong crisis PR agencies run simulations and drills to test your plans. Fitler Square Strategies works with your team to design those exercises based on your risks. We also support you during live crises so you can respond with confidence. Reach out to talk with our team to learn how we can help you prepare and respond to a crisis.

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