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Impact of Media Coverage on Disaster Response and Recovery Efforts Lessons Learned from the 2022 Floods in South South Region of Nigeria

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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TREND IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 8 (5): 463-471 (October 2024)

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This study explores the impact of media coverage on disaster response and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the 2022 floods in South South region of Nigeria. Through a qualitative analysis of media reports, interviews with key stakeholders and field observations, the researchers identify the key lessons learned from the media coverage of the disaster. The findings suggest that media coverage play a crucial role in raising awareness, mobilizing resources and influencing government action during the disaster response and recovery efforts. The study highlights the importance of accurate, timely and responsible media coverage in enhancing disaster resilience and improving public safety in the face of future disaster. Ebaretonbofa, Tonwei Thompson | Nemine, Tonprebofa Andrew | Paleowei, Zikena Cletus "Impact of Media Coverage on Disaster Response and Recovery Efforts: Lessons Learned from the 2022 Floods in South-South Region of Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-8 | Issue-5 , October 2024, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd69395.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/69395/impact-of-media-coverage-on-disaster-response-and-recovery-efforts-lessons-learned-from-the-2022-floods-in-southsouth-region-of-nigeria/ebaretonbofa-tonwei-thompson

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