The document analyzes the 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 reporting downplayed threats. During the hurricane, effective reporting informed people about the magnitude and evacuation plans, while some coverage focused more on spectacle. Afterward, effective reporting conveyed the scale of damage through images and diagrams, discussed relief efforts clearly, and cited relevant sources, while some coverage dwelled only on struggles or speculated without credible sources.