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Building Trust in Disaster Communication | Durham News
When disaster strikes, clear communication saves lives — and state leaders are finally waking up to how vital it is. At a recent summit, officials tackled the messy reality of weather warnings, misinformation, and trust gaps — especially after Hurricane Helene’s chaos. Social media is now monitored like a battlefield to crush fake news before it spreads, while Hawaii’s wildfire response offered a blueprint for better coordination. Building public trust isn’t a last-minute hustle — it’s about consistent, calm-day engagement so communities know who to believe when storms hit. Meteorologists and…
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