Rather than refer to “emergencies” or “security problems,” we talk in terms of “escalated events,” because all of the following can create escalated emotional states, and sometimes catastrophically heightened stress levels, in everyone involved. They also have the potential to do a great deal of harm to the people and organizations they touch. But many of the things that help prevent and respond to all of them are the same—despite very different variables.

• Any kind of violent event or threats of violence
• Medical emergencies
• Severe emotional or perceptual issues or dysregulation
• Disasters
• Accidents
• Overdose
• Sudden and/or catastrophic loss