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

Earlier this month, RTNDF, in association with The National Academies and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, produced its 15th News & Terrorism workshops in San Diego.  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 anchor for the PBS program “Wide Angle,”Aaron Brown and Captain Rob Brisley, PIO, Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte, NC discussing the lessons that you can take back to your newsroom and implement immediately to be prepared in the event of terrorism in your community.  


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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