CBAA Webinars

WEBINAR: Emergency Broadcasting - 31 March

Helen Henry, 18th February 2015
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The role of community broadcasters as conveyers of emergency information to their local communities is a topic of increasing relevance. In an emergency, it is absolutely vital to provide accurate information to listeners from official sources. This webinar will give information for stations interesting in establishing themselves as emergency broadcasters.

Who is this for:

All stations and broadcasters looking to establish themselves as emergency broadcasters and learn from those with extensive experience in providing emergency information to their local community.

Presented by:

  • Peter Weeks, Station Manager of UG FM, a community broadcasting station serving the Murrindindi Shire in Victoria and an innovator of emergency broadcasting.
  • Reegan Key, Manager, Public Information & Warnings for Emergency Management Victoria, body which supports and enables the Emergency Management Commissioner (EMC) and plays a key role in implementing the Victorian Government’s emergency management reform agenda.

See the webinar presentation here:

 

Emergency Broadcasting from CMTO on Vimeo.

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