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.
When Alex Hannaford found a couple in Moore willing to talk about how they had survived the deadly tornado, a police officer intervened.
In her new book, "Farewell, Fred Voodoo,” Amy Wilentz “wanted to explain the perception that the average Haitian is sitting around, after the earthquake, being once again ‘resilient.’ A conversation hosted by the Dart Center and The Earth Institute.
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.
Dangerous bushfires raged across Australia as stunning images of the events were captured by survivors—and an astronaut. See the Dart Center's tips on ethical reporting of bushfire survivors, treatment of affected communities and self-care when reporting on such disasters.
In the southern Philippines, the death toll from Typhoon Bopha has exceeded 1,000 as rescue workers continue to search for hundreds of missing. Dart Center resources for journalists are available.
A comprehensive site on how to prepare for a disaster, including links to mobile apps that provide updated information during emergencies.
Disaster preparedness strategies for specific groups, including pregnant women, disaster relief volunteers and people with chronic disabilities.
Latest disaster information by state and an app that provides real-time updates on current/imminent disasters.
An interactive world map updated every 5 minutes. Categorizes past and current emergencies by type and includes information on casualties for each disaster.