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How Hurricane Dorian Transformed Disaster Journalism and Trauma Reporting
Key Takeaways
- Hurricane Dorian (2019) devastated the Bahamas, causing over 70 deaths and widespread destruction.
- A study by University of Miami researchers Kyle Walkine and Sallie Hughes examined how 11 Bahamian journalists adapted their professional roles during the disaster.
- Journalists often prioritized saving lives over traditional reporting, acting as first responders.
- The study calls for better trauma training and mental health support for journalists covering disasters.
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DT Editorial Team··via phys.org