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The role of broadcast media in disaster preparedness education: Lessons learned in the scientific literature 2002–2012

This paper aims to clarify the role of broadcast media in disaster preparedness education concerning natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis. Media is a strong facilitator in disaster awareness even as preparedness includes actions to reduce risks, which also needs community interaction, resources and motivation. Disaster preparedness education adds to indigenous knowledge and experiences, and may combine self-education through the media, school and community efforts for disaster risk reduction. An inclusive approach is also called for in order to involve vulnerable groups, such as the elderly or handicapped. Findings of this research show that the role of the media is seen in a positive way, such as providing warnings and updated information on the crisis situation. However, there is a negative side, i.e. in the framing of response activities and in sensationalising events, which may result in disseminating an inaccurate picture. This paper brings together insights on the topic, identifies the issues addressed and current trends in the scientific literature. This was done by means of a systematic review of the scientific literature on this topic over the last 10 years.