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Preparedness / Emergency Response

 

Hurricanes and tornadoes, floods, fires, blizzards and blackouts - disasters can strike anywhere, at any time! The first place many Americans turn when disaster strikes is to their local Radio stations.

Is your station prepared to handle an emergency situation? RAB offers this Disaster Preparedness/Emergency Response area with references that can help any Radio operator make sure all systems are set up to alert listeners of impending perilous conditions, then follow up with help for emergency responders and civilians as they cope with catastrophe.


American Red Cross Advertising Resources:



Ad Council Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
In the event of an actual disaster, check the Ad Council site and the American Red Cross site for announcements on specific relief efforts.



Latest Disaster Preparedness Articles
Below, find the 10 latest Articles on Demand articles. See the search options below to search the complete Articles on Demand library.

View Title Date Source
View POWER GRIDS IFFY, POPULOUS AREAS GO FOR GENERATORS 04/25/13 THE NEW YORK TIMES
View THE WEATHER CHANNEL THINKS FACEBOOK AND TWITTER SAVE LIVES 02/26/13 ADWEEK
View A.I.G. LOSES $4 BILLION; HURRICANE DAMAGE CITED 02/22/13 THE NEW YORK TIMES
View STATE GOVTS. AND ELECTRIC UTILITIES PROVIDED MORE EFFECTIVE EMERGENCY RESPONSE DURING SANDY... 02/21/13 J.D. POWER AND ASSOCIATES
View DAMAGE TOLL FROM SANDY RISES TO 250,000 CARS, INSURANCE GROUP SAYS 02/21/13 AUTOMOTIVE NEWS
View NEW HUBS ARISE TO SERVE 'JUST IN CASE' DISTRIBUTION 02/13/13 THE NEW YORK TIMES
View THREE MONTHS AFTER SANDY, TRAVEL STILL FEELING BUSINESS IMPACT 02/12/13 TRAVEL WEEKLY
View THE PREPPERS NEXT DOOR 01/28/13 THE NEWYORK TIMES
View AIRLINES WAIVE CHANGE FEES BECAUSE OF HURRICANE SANDY 12/12/12 THE NEW YORK TIMES
View F&I AFTER THE STORM - HOW SOME EAST COAST DEALERS ARE BOOSTING PROFITS IN SANDY'S WAKE 12/10/12 AUTOMOTIVE NEWS



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Important Resources


Other Sites of Note
The following sites offer information and tips on preparing for and surviving all sorts of disasters, as well as guidance in giving to charities following an emergency or volunteering for the relief effort. All will be helpful to Radio stations in putting together their local plans and promoting safety tips and preparedness to their audiences.


Research
During 2004, the most destructive hurricane season in American History, Arbitron conducted a benchmark study among residents of the Gulf Coast region about their media choices and use of Radio. Five years later, this research still provides powerful insights into how Radio can be an effective resource during disastrous events.
Arbitron: Riding Out the Storm


American Red Cross Wildfires Radio PSAs