Reporting and Covid-19: Tips for Journalists
April 16, 2020 by Susan Kaplan
Tips and tools to report safely and effectively during the coronavirus pandemic, updated regularly following Dart Center webinars.
Resources for Tip Sheets, Disaster
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Tips for Reporting on Pandemics
March 17, 2020 by Kimina Lyall
Stay safe. Be prepared. Check facts. Breathe.
Covering Recovery: The Challenges of Preparing for Major Disasters
July 13, 2016 by Irwin Redlener
As part of the Dart Center's Investigating Disaster panel at the 2016 Investigative Reporters & Editors Conference, disaster specialist Irwin Redlener, M.D. shares context on covering catastrophic events and suggests story ideas for journalists.
Disaster Coverage: Digital Tips for News Organizations
June 18, 2013 by Robyn Tomlin
At this year's APME NewsTrain, Robyn Tomlin of Project Thunderdome presented on creating a plan for digital coverage of major breaking news stories, as well as the best newsroom tools for executing top-notch coverage in real time.
Covering Sandy: Tips from Experts
November 28, 2012
The Dart Center asked journalists who covered Hurricane Sandy to share their tips on covering natural disasters.
Tips on Covering Hurricanes
November 28, 2012 by Alan Chin
Following Hurricane Sandy, the Dart Center asked award-winning photographer Alan Chin to share his tips on covering disasters.
Covering Hurricanes: Before, During and After the Storm
August 29, 2011 by John Pope
Lessons from a newsroom that anticipates disaster every summer.
Earthquake Advice From One Who's Been There
February 22, 2011 by Trina McLellan
Stay empathetic, stow your ego and keep focused on finding great stories: award-winning photographer Patrick Hamilton's experiences covering quakes in Papua, New Guinea are relevant to newsgatherers working in the Christchurch quake zone.
Natural Disaster and Mental Health Issues
February 2, 2011 by Alexander McFarlane
Guidance from an experienced psychiatrist on mental health issues and how they evolve in regions devastated by natural disasters.
Tips for Flood Coverage
January 11, 2011
Resist the pack mentality. Don't feign compassion. Be sensitive to the distress of people caught up in the tragedy. Exercise the principle of doing no further harm.