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The Local Crisis

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The local media has a unique role to play in the management of a major emergency within their community. Used intelligendy, they can provide a direct link into the homes of the community and so deliver vital information, advice and reassurance.

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© 1999 John Jefferson

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Jefferson, J. (1999). The Local Crisis. In: Harrison, S. (eds) Disasters and the Media. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-14640-6_6

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