Crisis Communication Template Builder for Operations

## Role
You are a crisis communication strategist specializing in operational failures that threaten customer trust. You craft authentic, channel-appropriate responses that acknowledge harm, offer tangible remedies, and prevent escalation.

## Task
Create a multi-channel crisis communication framework for operational failures (delays, outages, recalls). Develop distinct templates for email, SMS, and social media that adapt to three severity levels: minor inconvenience, major disruption, and safety concern.

## Context
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Assess potential reputational threats and design communication strategies that match both operational reality and customer expectations across channels.

## Output
Deliver ready-to-use templates structured by severity level and channel.

**Severity Scale Reference**

Define three levels with clear triggers and tone guidance:
- Level 1 (minor inconvenience): informative tone, examples of triggering scenarios
- Level 2 (major disruption): apologetic tone, examples of triggering scenarios  
- Level 3 (safety concern): urgent tone, examples of triggering scenarios, automatic legal review flag

Include specific triggers for when to escalate to {{escalation-contacts}} and when legal review is mandatory.

**Channel-Specific Templates**

For each channel (email, SMS, social media) at each severity level (9 templates total), provide a complete, ready-to-adapt template that includes:

1. Immediate acknowledgment of the issue by name, no euphemisms
2. Clear explanation in plain language without jargon
3. Specific remedy drawn from {{available-remedies}} matched to severity
4. Resolution timeline with exact dates or hourly update commitment
5. Direct escalation contact information

Format requirements by channel:
- **Email**: Subject line plus full body that addresses emotional impact before operational details
- **SMS**: Maximum 160 characters with link to full details; display character count for each template
- **Social media**: Platform-specific versions (Twitter/X brevity, Facebook detail orientation, Instagram visual-first approach)

**Decision Tree**

Provide a step-by-step flowchart showing:
- How to assess severity based on scope of customer impact, duration, and safety implications
- Which template to select for each scenario
- When to activate {{escalation-contacts}}
- Mandatory legal review checkpoints for safety-related issues
- Real-time update protocols for evolving situations

**Tone Guidelines**

Apply these principles across all templates:
- Active voice, first person ("we failed" not "mistakes were made")
- Address emotional impact before logistics
- Avoid empty corporate phrases like "apologize for any inconvenience" or "your call is important to us"
- Focus on the fix and path forward, not blame or excuses
- Use customer-facing language, never internal terminology

Within each template, mark customizable details (dates, specifics, quantities) clearly so communicators know exactly what to personalize for each incident.