Media coverage of disasters is wide-ranging. Awareness of a disaster – including an emergency “take immediate cover” warning – helps to build community resilience and save lives. And after a disaster, survivors often look to the media to provide information about where they can access resources and support.
But one role is often overlooked: Monitoring recovery activities and holding the government, funders and others involved accountable so that no community is left behind. The Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) is hosting a webinar on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. ET to discuss the critical role of the media in long-term recovery.
Paul Cheung, CEO of the Center for Public Integrity and CDP board member, will moderate the discussion.
Panelists will include:
- Glenn Gamboa, Philanthropy Editor, The Associated Press
- Pu Ying Huang, Director of Photography, Texas Tribune
- Vincent Stehle, Executive Director, Media Impact Funders