A crisis is a scary and challenging situation that is in some way out of the ordinary and can cause a lot of stress. Some examples of a crisis could include a natural disaster, like an earthquake or a fire, a global health issue like a pandemic, or a personal issue like a job loss. In a crisis, people may have to make difficult decisions and take action quickly to try to protect themselves and others. It can be really scary, but often people are able to get through it together.