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Crisis Coverage: Interviews from the San Diego News and Terrorism Workshop Offers Advice to Journalists

In August, 2008, in San Diego, the RTNDF, in association with The National Academies and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, produced its 16th News & Terrorism workshop.  The workshop was moderated by Aaron Brown and brought together journalists, news managers, public officials, public information officers, business leaders, scientists, and technical experts to work through a tabletop terror scenario

Check out the video below from PBS “Wide Angle” anchor Aaron Brown, as well as from Charlotte, NC Fire Captain and PIO Rob Brisley.  They each discuss the lessons that you can take back to your newsroom and implement immediately in order to be better prepared in the event of a terrorist incident.  


Aaron Brown discusses essential tips for crisis coverage.

Captain Rob Brisley from the Charlotte Fire Department says it is paramount that journalists and first responders work together in crisis situations.

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Resources:
• Phone Tree Example
• 50 Essential Questions for Crisis Coverage

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