Holding Statement

1. The Holding Statement is the initial statement designed to help control the message to the public immediately following an incident. BL-CC-5 Click to know more Notes: This is an initial statement that states the basic facts of an incident and lets people know you are actively dealing with the crisis situation. Related Term: Pre-approved statements Crisis Communication Professional Training and Certification BCMBoK Competency Level BCMBoK 5: Plan Development CL 2C: Intermediate (CM) BCMBoK Competency Level BCMBoK 5: Plan Development CL 2CC: Intermediate (CC) Click to know more about expert level training (Source: Business Continuity Management Institute - BCM Institute)

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