Severe Weather Coverage: Lessons from the Trenches

Severe weather can quickly turn devastating for local communities — which is why audiences rely on their local news providers for breaking coverage and real-time updates. Covering storms is dangerous business – but with careful planning, news teams could mitigate risks while delivering vital and compelling coverage that might save lives.

In this piece, CNN Newsource shares a list of best practices and handy checklists for storm coverage, focusing on hurricane preparedness. From team safety to reliable technology, we share many of our favorite go-to planning tips and resources. While by no means exhaustive, we hope this guide will supplement your news team’s preparations and spark new ideas to get “storm-ready.”

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