What is the role of media after a disaster?

Media have an important role, and a huge responsibility, in providing clear and accurate information to the public during a disaster. In addition to official emergency broadcasts, media relay accounts of:

- What happened

- Where it happened

- Who or what was affected

- What is being done

- Where it is safe to go

- Areas to avoid (unsafe, or being worked on)

- When it is safe to go back

- Where people can get help

- Where to get more information