Report, Mass Media and Hurricane Disaster Alerts, 1986

Alternative Title

Quick Response Research Reports No. 12

Creator

John A. Ledingham
Lynne Masel-Walters

Files

Publication Date

1986

Abstract

A report that aims to answer the questions "What are the forces set in motion by a warning of an impending natural disaster? Are messages effect (do they motivate the intended action)? What sources do residents use, in what ways, to gratify what needs?"

Keywords

Mass media and public opinion, Natural disaster warning systems, Public opinion, Hurricanes, Hurricane Alicia (1983), Hurricane Danny (1985)

Extent

7 pages

Geographic Location

Texas; Galveston Island (Tex.)

Series Title

Quick Response Research Report

Language

English

Media Type

Reports

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

F57-00016

Recommended Citation

Ledingham, John A. and Masel-Walters, Lynne, "Report, Mass Media and Hurricane Disaster Alerts, 1986" (1986). Natural Hazards Center Collection. 16.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/nhcc/16