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Disaster media, with Matt Pearce and Emma Kemp

The Culture Journalist

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Navigating Crisis with Watch Duty

This chapter recounts personal experiences of residents in Tujunga during the Eton fire, highlighting their use of the Watch Duty app for real-time fire updates. It explores the challenges and successes of utilizing technology for emergency response, emphasizing the importance of community coordination and information verification. Through anecdotes and discussions, the chapter showcases how innovative tools like Watch Duty reshape disaster reporting, prioritizing accessibility and accuracy in navigating crises.

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