Print media role before and after disaster
Electronic media role before and after disaster
The media could support the point of avoiding the phrase "natural disaster" https://nonaturaldisasters.com based on the science:
1. Book https://global.oup.com/academic/product/disaster-by-choice-9780198841357
2. Paper https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pdisas.2019.100008
3. Commentary https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/disaster-choice/202005/does-nature-play-disaster-games
4. Blog https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/disaster-choice
5. Vlog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlVyY1UAOnU&list=PLCuu5t_nsFKC5IbjnahIEoKHK8o2vegaZ
6. TEDx https://youtube.com/watch?v=AayasycLqqU
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The role of meadia is diverse and complex.
I believe that the role of media will be demonstrated two phases.
Firstly, it appeals to people who have no knowlege or experience of basic and general contents of natural disasters.
Secondly, inform the people in the areas where the danger of natural disasters are imminant about the datum of natural phenomena and the risk level of disasters caused by them, which change every moment.
Both types of information are necessary and the accuracy and promptness of information are especially important for the second role.
In addition, people need information on securing safe shelter, food, and medical care.
@The role of the media is to build and put into practice a system in which such information can be easily obtained by anyone, at anytime ,on anywhere.
I will complement some points.
1 If management means to control disasters, it is impossible to defend peoples from all disasters.
２ If natural disaster means that it occurred to cause by natural phenomena, it is impossible to predict how ,where ,when it will occur and to defend from disasters. So, we have no other choice to evacuate for safety shelter or places so far.
３ If we should evacuate for safety shelter or places, we need much of information, for example, disaster risk level of the places you live, latest datum of natural phenomena. Especially, it is very important that we know risk of natural disasters.
４ For these reason, We need to know these information from media.
The media can extinguish a crisis, but they can also escalate it and even initiate it.
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Many authors understand (describe) communication as crisis communication:
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– external with the media – in two ways, communication directed to the public through the media and communication with the media itself.
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Przemysław Guła writes about it in an interesting and very accurate way: (...) British police officers responsible for contacts with the media in crisis situations used to say “Manage the information before information manages you”, which can be translated as: manage information before it starts managing your activities.
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Pre-emptive actions may reduce the scale of the crisis. It is equally important to continue them during a crisis situation, or to take and continue them during a crisis if it was not possible to implement pre-emptive actions. Such actions must be taken by all bodies within their remit and considered in two aspects – direct communication with the public and communication with the public through the media.
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We should remember that crisis situations are not only those events during which life, health or human property are at risk
– such as natural or human-made disasters, but also those resulting from an incorrectly conducted information policy or the lack of it.
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https://bibliotekasgsp.locloudhosting.net/files/original/9646640e24c85ec9881a0aaf80ef4d35.pdf , pp. 97-112 :)
Awareness and a culture of preparedness
preparing a family plan for evacuation
early Alerts
The media plays a vital role in the effective management of natural disasters by serving as a critical communication link between authorities, affected communities, and the public at large. Here are some key roles that the media plays in disaster management:
In summary, the media acts as a bridge between disaster management authorities, communities, and the public, facilitating the flow of information, support, and resources during natural disasters. Its responsible and ethical reporting is essential for effective disaster response and recovery.
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