These Florida morning show hosts stayed on the air for 12 hours after Hurricane Ian 'It’s nice to hear a voice we know.' October 5, 2022 Kristen Hare
No, Kamala Harris didn’t say Hurricane Ian relief would be based on skin color The White House said her comments about equity were about long-term, bipartisan investments in underserved communities, not immediate hurricane relief October 5, 2022 Jeff Cercone
Opinion | Journalists in southwest Florida aren’t just covering Hurricane Ian. They’re living it. ‘Several have lost their homes or they’re uninhabitable. Even as we try to let them rest or send reinforcements, they don’t want to stop their work.’ October 4, 2022 Tom Jones
Opinion | Who provided the most critical Hurricane Ian coverage? National networks told the country what was happening in Florida, but it was local journalism that informed those in the storm’s path. October 3, 2022 Tom Jones
Should we rebuild in hurricane-prone areas? We are in a build-destroy-rebuild-destroy cycle, and there will be a day — maybe this is it — when we should rethink how and when we rebuild. October 3, 2022 Al Tompkins
Climate change isn’t the sole cause of any hurricane, but it might affect them Hurricanes happen for a variety of reasons, with or without human-caused climate change. October 3, 2022 Kristin Hugo
Opinion | The storm has moved on, but southwestern Florida journalists are just getting started Plus a look at national coverage, and how one local broadcaster rescued a woman stranded in her car by high water September 30, 2022 Poynter Staff
On the ground with local journalists reporting on Hurricane Ian ‘Part of your job, even as a journalist, is becoming something of a first responder.’ September 30, 2022 Angela Fu
Thank you to the journalists and meteorologists covering Hurricane Ian Plus, the most dangerous time of the storm is still to come, check your state laws for nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and more. September 29, 2022 Al Tompkins
Hurricane Matthew coverage from 2016 spread without context as Hurricane Ian moved toward Florida An old news Fox News clip with Shepard Smith predicting death and destruction tore its own path on social media. September 29, 2022 Ciara O'Rourke
How to do the most good with hurricane relief donations Plus, the FTC's advice on avoiding donation scams, how to check the safety of your building code, the death of the starter house, and more. September 28, 2022 Al Tompkins
Opinion | Don’t forget Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, NAHJ advises Hurricane Fiona sparked an island-wide blackout in Puerto Rico, five years after Hurricane Maria inflicted record damage there. September 27, 2022 Poynter Staff
What each hurricane category means Each new level increases the damage factor by four. Plus, hurricanes are getting stronger. Do we need a Category 6? September 27, 2022 Al Tompkins
How to read a hurricane cone graphic Plus, why warmer oceans mean more powerful hurricanes, understanding storm surge, don't forget Puerto Rico and Canada, and more. September 26, 2022 Al Tompkins
