Source: Christian Science Monitor
by Stephanie Hanes
“Reporting about natural disasters can be tricky. At its worst, this sort of journalism can feel voyeuristic, or even exploitative. (We all have that cringeworthy image of the tricked-out correspondent interviewing people about their trauma before filing a quick report and jetting home.) At its best, though, our work during and after these moments can reveal some big truths about what it is to be human. This week, our West Coast Bureau Chief Francine Kiefer writes not just about evacuating her home as the Los Angeles fires loomed orange over nearby hills, but also about the care locals showed one another as the blazes grew larger. This meant everything from recommending fire-tracking apps and finding lodging for those fleeing their homes to giving hugs and handmade notes to firefighters. These stories of generosity and kindness, Francine expects, will continue alongside the devastation.” (01/27/25)
https://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/From-the-Editors/2025/0127/natural-disaster-reporting-coverage