This paper annotates five sources that I will use for my final research paper on Hurricane Sandy. These sources focus on the following criteria: (a) the emergency operations center at the federal level, (b) the areas and populations effected by Hurricane Sandy, (c) the media’s role in dispersing disaster information to the public, (d) the interface between all levels of government, and (e) stress management after the hurricane. The sources listed below will provide a framework for an in-depth research paper.
Background
In recent years, all levels of government have attempted to progress in preparing for and responding to catastrophic disasters. In October 2012, Hurricane Sandy proved that severe natural disasters and climate change are no longer …show more content…
The data in the survey covers a wide range of categories such as evacuation information, and health and safety information. Using information from this article will help identify how media played a role in dispersing information about the storm. As with any disaster, power outages disrupted communication systems and the way residents obtained their information. The results showed that residents relied on television, radios, and the internet for reliable information. Based on the results of the survey, the author determined that power outages rendered the web, cellphones, and social media less effective. However, the lack of data from other areas heavily impacted by the storm, in particular New York, weakens the author’s conclusion that these sources were actually ineffective. While this approach received a wide range of responses, it is difficult to get a complete understanding of how media sources dispersed information to the public. By using additional sources below focusing on the media and its impact on the community, it will allow for a more in depth understanding about media …show more content…
Dr. Nadel who specializes in trauma and stress management, wanted readers to understand that it is everyone’s responsibility to help those affected by the storm recover from emotional stressors. Research conducted by Tamar Renaud, the New York City Project Hope Director, found that many of physiological problems included PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, and other stress-related problems. Additional information provided by Burger et al. (2013) in the previous source concerning how media can help residents during disasters and cause various emotional issues backs this information. Although this article briefly discusses tools to assist people suffering from mental illnesses due to Sandy, it fails to provide results about the effectiveness of tools that people actually
Background
In recent years, all levels of government have attempted to progress in preparing for and responding to catastrophic disasters. In October 2012, Hurricane Sandy proved that severe natural disasters and climate change are no longer …show more content…
The data in the survey covers a wide range of categories such as evacuation information, and health and safety information. Using information from this article will help identify how media played a role in dispersing information about the storm. As with any disaster, power outages disrupted communication systems and the way residents obtained their information. The results showed that residents relied on television, radios, and the internet for reliable information. Based on the results of the survey, the author determined that power outages rendered the web, cellphones, and social media less effective. However, the lack of data from other areas heavily impacted by the storm, in particular New York, weakens the author’s conclusion that these sources were actually ineffective. While this approach received a wide range of responses, it is difficult to get a complete understanding of how media sources dispersed information to the public. By using additional sources below focusing on the media and its impact on the community, it will allow for a more in depth understanding about media …show more content…
Dr. Nadel who specializes in trauma and stress management, wanted readers to understand that it is everyone’s responsibility to help those affected by the storm recover from emotional stressors. Research conducted by Tamar Renaud, the New York City Project Hope Director, found that many of physiological problems included PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, and other stress-related problems. Additional information provided by Burger et al. (2013) in the previous source concerning how media can help residents during disasters and cause various emotional issues backs this information. Although this article briefly discusses tools to assist people suffering from mental illnesses due to Sandy, it fails to provide results about the effectiveness of tools that people actually