In the crisis-level framework, Level II corresponds to which scenario?

• A. A routine event
• B. A natural disaster
• C. A major personal crisis or a major threatening incident
• D. A school policy change

Answer: (C)

Level II covers events that are serious and disruptive for an individual or a small group, demanding a prompt crisis response but not a full community-wide disaster. A major personal crisis or a major threatening incident fits this level because it creates immediate safety concerns and emotional upheaval that require rapid assessment and short-term stabilization, rather than waiting for long-term planning. In practice, this means quickly assessing risk, ensuring safety, providing brief, targeted support, and coordinating with families and mental health or other appropriate services to prevent harm. The emphasis is on timely intervention to restore safety and functioning for the person involved and to connect them with ongoing supports.

A routine event wouldn’t rise to the crisis level and would typically be handled through standard school processes. A natural disaster is broader in scope, affecting many people and resources, and is usually addressed at a higher level of coordination. A school policy change is administrative and not a crisis situation.