Reporter's Without Borders Safety Guide for Journalists
January 27, 2014
A PDF of the Reports Without Borders Safety Guide, which includes a chapter on Disaster safety beginning on page 52.
Resources for Disaster, Outside Resources
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Tips for Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event
January 29, 2013
A report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration on how to interact with children and young adults in the aftermath of disasters and other traumatic experiences.
American Red Cross
December 12, 2012
A comprehensive site on how to prepare for a disaster, including links to mobile apps that provide updated information during emergencies.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
December 12, 2012
Disaster preparedness strategies for specific groups, including pregnant women, disaster relief volunteers and people with chronic disabilities.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
December 12, 2012
Latest disaster information by state and an app that provides real-time updates on current/imminent disasters.
Emergency and Disaster Information Service
December 12, 2012
An interactive world map updated every 5 minutes. Categorizes past and current emergencies by type and includes information on casualties for each disaster.
Resources for Covering Natural Disasters
October 29, 2012
As Hurricane Sandy bears down on the US east coast, the Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma is assembling resources for journalists covering the unfolding natural disaster.
Japan's Triple Disaster: Resources for Journalists
March 14, 2011
Links to resources in Japanese and English for journalists covering Japan's March 11 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear power plant crisis. Includes a Q&A with disaster expert Irwin Redlener, M.D., an article on Japanese cultural identity from Gavin Rees, and a comprehensive disaster reporting guide from reporter Yoichi Shimatsu.
Reporting on the Earthquake
April 11, 2009
For those covering the natural disaster in Italy, Dart Centre Europe has assembled tip sheets, advice and reflection from journalists on past catastrophes and other resources of relevance.
Anniversary Reactions to the September 11th Attacks
April 9, 2009
On the anniversary of traumatic events, some people may find that they experience an increase in distressing memories of the event. This fact sheet examines responses to the anniversary of the September 11th attacks.