The crisis as an opportunity. In the second edition of Emergency and Crisis Management, the authors present various action strategies for crisis resolution in companies. Tobias Bock, Bernard Schwarze, and Reimund Walter have developed this updated and comprehensive practical guide, which seems more necessary than ever in the current situation. Various threat scenarios are addressed in this 2020 version, accompanied by practical tips and guiding strategies. The strategies and solutions developed provide executives and employees with a straightforward way to act appropriately in and before emergencies. In addition to fundamental information, the brochure on Emergency and Crisis Management offers useful work aids and risk checklists. These serve as decision-making tools and provide suggestions for potential crisis situations. Existing preventive measures can be revised and updated with the help of the practical tips. The authors: Dr. Tobias Bock is a PhD security scientist and managing director of various consulting firms specializing in fire protection, emergency, and crisis management. Bernard Schwarze is a correctional officer in North Rhine-Westphalia and the fire safety officer at the Bochum correctional facility. Dipl.-Ökonom Reimund Walter is an active firefighter and works as an international crisis and business continuity manager.