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Preparedness plan for unexpected disasters by Meghan Dailey, Jamison Margaritis, Matthew McCarthy, and Karalyn Mark. Focus on communication, rescue, and response during crises. Utilizing radio, TV, and online platforms for updates and support in times of chaos.
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Projected Disaster Strategy Presented by: Meghan Dailey, Jamison Margaritis, Matthew McCarthy, and Karalyn Mark
We are planning for the unplannable, but here’s what we know…
Significant Damage • High loss of life likely • Communication blackouts expected • All hands on deck • 90 out of 100 staff members accounted for. • Correspondants at FEMA and the Red Cross • We expect advertisers to pull out. Re-cap of the situation
Radio is most reliable right now. • Opening the phone lines for public service. • Complete focus on incident until further notice. • 24/7 • No ads. Radio
Dedicated to broadcasting the disaster. • TV coverage still available in non-affected areas • The game: Too early to call • Decision will be made at 9 AM tomorrow. • Prepared to broadcast in an altered state. TV
Website • Multimedia and written reports. • Open forum for discussion. • Uploaded videos and pictures. • Twitter / Mobile • Twitter and text blasts • Filtered Twitter updates to both TV and Radio Internet/Mobile
Reporters on the ground ASAP to get stories • Long term coverage (throughout recovery) • Scaled back coverage when deemed necessary • Larger context / Causality For the Future