Here are links to several Web articles dealing with emergency communications. Pick one, and comment on what you think those making public announcements did what was right, and what you think that they could have improved.
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THREE MILE ISLAND
20 Years after Three-Mile Island . . . (Press Release)
http://www.nei.org/newsandevents/newlevels/
Three Mile Island 29 Years Later . . . (Press Release)
http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/three-mile-island-29-years-lat-0104.html
CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES OF 2007
Governor Announces Aid (Press Release)
http://gov.ca.gov/press-release/7946/
Governor Recognizes Needs (Press Release)
http://gov.ca.gov/press-release/7786/
HURRICANE KATRINA
Myths (and News Quotes) Rebutted
http://www.americanthinker.com/2006/03/popular_mechanics_takes_on_kat.html
Quotes from Various Leaders
http://www.factcheck.org/article348.html
ETM 494 Wildfire Blog
ReplyDeleteI think Arnold the Governator did a good job addressing the public in these press releases. His quotes showed great leadership and commitment to succeeding. The release was also informative giving information about how many agencies were working on controlling the fires and the amount of resources these agencies had to get the job done. I read the number of tankers and fire engines and felt a bit of reassurance they are doing everything they can to improve the situation. The press release also informed the public of severity of the fires and not downplaying the situation by taking precaution evacuating the public in some areas.
The press release that addressed the recovery was good as well. They give facts on what the government is doing to help providing medical assistance and transportation. It showed more of the governors’ commitments to his community even after the flames are out helping them with a 10,000 dollar grant. However the information about how to receive the grant could have been clearly defined not just stating FEMA forwards the application after you get FEMAs maximum help. I ask how much is their maximum help? How many families are estimated to receive this grant? Maybe this 10,000 will only affect 20 homeowner’s max if that’s the case I am not impressed with the grant.
Overall the press releases are well written, informative, show commitment, and have a great situational awareness.
Thanks,
John Cunningham