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# Start a crisis event

# Start a crisis event {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Unlike an exercise event, a crisis event strikes suddenly. Your business must be
equipped to face the challenge and must be able to recover the critical business functions
quickly to save you from business loss.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_bcm.planner, sn_bcm.program_manager

## About this task

You may not have a plan ready for a crisis as it strikes suddenly without prior notice. However, you can have an event ready and add tasks to the crisis event depending on the requirement.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to Business ContinuityBusiness Continuity Workspace.
2. Click the Start a Crisis Event link in the Actions section.
3. On the modal form, fill in the fields.  
   {#start-crisis-event__table_lv2_hcq_cnb__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Short description | Name of the crisis event. |
   | Assigned to | Auto-populates the name of the user who created the crisis event. As a BCM program manager you can update the field. |
   | Description | Detailed description of the crisis event. |
   [Table 1. Report Crisis Event form]

   {#start-crisis-event__table_lv2_hcq_cnb}
4. Click Submit.  
   The crisis event is created and is in Pending state.

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