The document provides examples of effective and ineffective hurricane Katrina coverage both during and after the storm. [1] Effective coverage during the storm was proactive, used credible sources, stuck to factual information and was constantly updated. [2] Ineffective coverage during the storm jumped to conclusions, undermined the emergency response or lacked proper context. [3] Effective coverage after focused on how to learn lessons and constructively address the government response, while ineffective examples furthered divisions or undermined the seriousness of the situation.

1. Katrina COVERAGE PRESENTATION BY Megan, elizabeth, cindy, jimmy, & glenn

2. Relevant Prior ReportingAccurate/Updatedinformation Weather Forecasts

3. Click to View: Forecast Example

4. Explains vulnerability of New Orleans Credibility Relevant Prior ReportingExample Atlanta Journal “Katrina Storms Ashore” 8/28/ 2005 (One day before Katrina hit).

5. Article touches on key questions that people would want to know.

6. Are people leaving?

7. Can they leave?

8. Are people stranded?

9. Why is there such a sense of fear?

10. Are experts confirming this?Relevant Prior ReportingExampleIn 2001, the Federal Emergency Management Agency listed the three most serious potential disasters:

11. A terrorist attack on New York City

12. An earthquake in San Francisco

13. A hurricane strike on New Orleans