During a crisis, it is essential for a crisis team to stay well-informed about the latest developments. This is quite a challenge, as the situation is constantly evolving.
A situation report (or sitrap) is a tool used to share information between different parts of the crisis management organization during a crisis. For example, from a department to a crisis response team, or from an operational crisis response team to a strategic crisis response team.
A SITRAP serves as a status update and is therefore constantly evolving. You can think of it as a form that is filled out during a crisis and then continuously updated.
Sitraps keep the crisis team informed of current developments and any changes, ensuring they are better informed. Because everyone is up to date on the latest developments, less time needs to be spent on gathering information during crisis meetings, leaving more time for analysis and decision-making.