This document summarizes key points about effective and ineffective media coverage of Hurricane Katrina. It provides examples of coverage that was accurate and updated citizens on weather forecasts and New Orleans' vulnerability, as well as coverage that was proactive in advising citizens on preparation and relief efforts. Ineffective coverage included jumping to conclusions, undermining the emergency response, and creating an "us vs them" narrative between those inside and outside New Orleans.

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

2. Relevant Prior ReportingAccurate/Updated information

3. Weather Forecasts

4. Explains vulnerability of New Orleans

5. Credibility Relevant Prior ReportingExample Atlanta Journal “Katrina Storms Ashore” 8/28/ 2005 (One day before Katrina hit).

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

7. Are people leaving?

8. Can they leave?

9. Are people stranded?

10. Why is there such a sense of fear?

11. Are experts confirming this?Effective DuringProactive (What citizens can and should be doing)