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As I watch the reporting on #hurricaneHelene, I wonder what significance broadcasting disasters live from location has on #protectiveactionbehaviour. Beyond the #media spectacle, does it really make any difference on #decisionmaking? And one more thing, this is just my rant: who makes the folks in the studio tell those on the ground to stay safe? There is something inherently hypocritical about that if you ask me. The reporter is all wet from the #storm, almost getting blown away by the #wind, and all I can think of in that moment is why are you even there? What behaviour are you modelling? What difference does your broadcast make to protective action decisions? How about ask them to not be there in the first place? Jeeeeezzz, I don't understand media and sensationalizing everything. Stay safe #Florida!

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Imagine a night of a family resides in concrete buildings, needing to evacuate to a safe shelter urgently tonight. A bulletin warns of a massive earthquake tomorrow ( No early warning invented yet though! so dont jump into judgement! I had to make up this earthquake scenario to make rich vulnerable for a while), urging everyone to seek refuge in sturdy safe shelters at open field . Here’s how family might react: • "There is gold in the almirah. How can we take it?Will it be safe there?" • "How can my 6-month-old child stay there? Will there be a mosquito net and a bed, a breast feeding corner?" • "Can my pet come? Will there be space for my dog and cat?" • "Will there be food? I only eat chicken legs, will it be served?" • "I use a high commode. Will there be a clean toilet with tissue paper? I don’t like sharing toilets." ° My wife is pregnant, i feel helpless, how can she move in this condition? °How many families will share the space? wont it be too crowded? • "Shall we leave the house behind? What if there is theft?" • How shall we reach the site? Will there be a vehicle for us? (Wouldn't the drivers has a family and they need evacuation as well? Which left me with the question, what should be the ideal time to leave for cyclone shelters? Is it after hoisting signal #8 or earlier!) • "Will there be enough water? How can I take a bath?" • "I need to stay online on Facebook, posting reels & stories . Will there be electricity and Wi-Fi?" Though hypothetical & over demanding in some cases, but few of these basic concerns mirror the real resistance coastal communities who are vulnerable and face the reality every year when cyclones approach. People are reluctant to leave their homes and possessions, their only assets, despite knowing the danger, risking lives till last moment. Cyclone shelters often lack the functional amenities to make a 24-48 hour stay near to comfortable, hygienic & reliable with food and accomodating cattles safely. While following the cylcone Rimal updates which is making havoc over Bangladesh coast now, this two report caught my mind, where the ground realities are discussed, "why often community dont go to cyclone shelters"? https://lnkd.in/gbQAzkaA https://lnkd.in/gXuvEx5e Bangladesh has made significant strides in early warning systems, building cyclone shelters, volunteer mobilization and strong disaster management mechanism through local governmemt since the indepence. Yet, there's still way to go in ensuring every life & asset ( a small shelter with bamboo and tarpaulin, a cow, few chicken ;which often all a poor family owns) is safe and secure. Without acknowledging the real/ root set of problems, we wont be able to find a solution. Moreover, climate change intensifies these challenges, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities in Bangladesh, the world's 7th most climate-vulnerable country.

All the learnings from last wildfire season will hopefully support the response efforts this season. Municipalities should get their hands on any After Action Reviews from other jurisdictions to learn from their experiences. Transitional Solutions Inc. (TSI) completed 6 in the last 8 months and most are available on the municipalities websites! #wildfire #emergencymanagement

Regarding the flooding from Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, Georgie & SC,, the situation is critical, the death toll is vast and the behavior of the Biden-Harris Administration and FEMA is criminal. Below is a detailed report from one of the survivors near Chimney Rock, NC, which has been obliterated.  https://lnkd.in/ege98TjA From: G Date: Thu, Oct 3, 2024 at 7:21 PM Subject: Wm Mount 3Oct24 To: M William Mount (today) 3 Oct CRITICAL ! ~ EVERYONE MUST READ & DISSEMINATE EVERYWHERE !!! NEXT COULD BE YOU !!! @jamestriplett790 2 hours ago This needs to go far and wide to put pressure on the government to do the right thing and save lives. This evening, from a Peak Prosperity member to me via PM at my site: Them: I can’t post this online because it’s not quite public yet, but government officials (FEMA) had a town meeting with all of the residents of chimney rock and basically told them the town was being bulldozed, bodies and all and the land was being seized by the federal government they would not be able to move back and basically their homes the ones that were standing were no longer theirs and the federal government owned it all. I don’t know what crazy play for land this is, but there’s a lot of conspiracy about lithium mines and let me just tell you, as someone who lives in Charlotte and has friends who live in the area of Western North Carolina, they are not being helped and this is actually being a stand down operation by federal government Me: What the heck…? That's quite disturbing. Is this first-hand, second-hand, or more distant info? Them: Our friend owns an Airbnb in Chimney Rock. They had a town meeting yesterday and someone from the federal government told them all of those things in the town meeting, but doesn’t want the information getting out. Also, they are not picking up the bodies. The stench of the bodies everywhere is insane and for some reason, the government does not want to pick up the bodies. One pastor of a local church was going to door to door delivering water and they changed their delivery request to body bags because so many of the homes that they’ve gone to have needed body bags, we’re trying to keep the body count. They’re not picking up the bodies. They don’t wanna identify the bodies and they’re just leaving them to rot in the streets. Me: I…can't…even. I'm stunned. This is beyond anything I could have imagined even very recently. You always pick up and bury the dead. It's what humans do. They are violating every possible custom … on purpose.. Video report: https://lnkd.in/eG_Y9ViG   M

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New research released this week shows that during Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Francine, the main information source for residents in a time of crisis — and the most trusted — is local broadcast television. The study, which surveyed over 3,000 respondents, unearthed several compelling insights that underscore the pivotal role of broadcast TV. The study found that 76% of those who use station websites/apps also consume local TV news on television, highlighting the complementary role these platforms play in viewers' media diets. As several of our studies have shown – it's not "either or," it's "and." An ancillary finding is that among its viewers, local broadcast TV news is the number one source for news, not just local news, but all news in general. And why is that? Local TV stations have cultivated strong brands over decades, rooted in their ability to deliver news that is not only relevant but deeply connected to the communities they serve. Half of local news viewers select it as being the most involved in their local community. Eight out of ten, specifically cited “I want information that pertains to the area I live in” as the top reason for watching local TV. Local broadcast TV news is the lifeblood of local communities- everyday, and especially during severe weather. It is unique in its ability to deliver news from a local perspective, foster community engagement, and build enduring trust. #WeAreBroadcasters #ThereWhenYouNeedUsMost

We know from experience here in Alberta how #radio delivered during wildfire situations or during flooding. #broadcasting https://lnkd.in/g-yEUqr2

Study explores what motivates people to watch footage of disasters and extreme weather https://lnkd.in/drCuv6Qg The release in July 2024 of the blockbuster film Twisters (centred around a social-media celebrity storm-chaser) demonstrates an ongoing public fascination in hazards and extreme weather. The arrival of camera and streaming technologies have made it easier to collect and share such footage in recent years, resulting in often dramatic footage being live-streamed on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and Discord. Now, a new study has analyzed what might be motivating people to watch these streams -- in some instances for up to 12 hours at a time.

Great post from Matthew Rosenfeld ✅ ! Local TV is indeed a lifeline in times of severe weather. The decades of building reputations and delivering on them free over the air still has value. The question now becomes, how do we reach the younger generations when only slightly more than half of Gen Z actually owns a television set and even fewer use television or cite it as their choice for news? The urgency for legacy media to find a unified path to digital streaming and mobile platforms is highlighted during events like these. Years of trying to bring the younger viewing audience into the traditional model have had tepid results. Meeting the next audience where they are and delivering a product they seek out and consume regularly is not only a matter of survival for an industry, but a matter of public safety. https://lnkd.in/gszGbZA5.