The document analyzes effective and ineffective reporting before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina. Effective reporting prior to the hurricane warned of vulnerabilities, cited experts, and encouraged evacuation. Ineffective coverage downplayed threats. During the hurricane, effective reporting informed people about the magnitude and evacuation plans, while some outlets focused more on spectacle. Afterward, the most useful coverage presented relief efforts clearly and cited credible sources, while some reports focused too much on individual struggles or speculation without substance.