Why is it important to have a contingency plan? because events are planned because you don't know your staff well because of the risk that something unexpected will happen because your budget is flexible

The correct answer is **because of the risk that something unexpected will happen.**<br /><br />Contingency plans are developed to address unforeseen circumstances and potential problems that could disrupt planned activities or projects. They are not directly related to planned events themselves, staff familiarity, or budget flexibility. While a flexible budget can help *implement* a contingency plan, it's not the *reason* for having one.<br />