012: How to Inform the Public as an Information Gatekeeper During a Disaster with Sydnie Kohara

How to Disaster

“Sometimes, it's not going to be pretty. And sometimes, it's not going to be easy, but we're going to make it, and we're going to move on and move forward, oftentimes, to a better place.” - Sydnie Kohara

In times of disaster, providing accurate information is crucial to public safety and recovery. In this episode, Jennifer interviews Sydnie Kohara, Founder of Kohara Studios on the role of journalist in informing the public during a disaster. Sydnie shares her experiences as a seasoned journalist who’s gone through numerous disasters. She also offers her expertise on disaster preparedness, organization, self-care, and communication. Everyone can be a journalist. Tune in and find out how you can take part in delivering facts during a disaster and how it can save your family and neighbors.

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Highlights:

04:28: A Career That Will Take You Around The World

13:23: Do What You Can To Tell People Stories

18:25: What to Tell and NOT to Tell

22:48: Disaster Preparedness

30:57: Volunteerism

34:05: How to Organize and Communicate

3609: Be Self Sufficient

44:26: Everyone Can Be A Journalist

50:40: Take Care Of Yourself