2024 Severe Weather Emergency Survey: Hurricanes Helene & Francine
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Hurricane Helene
2024 Severe Weather: Hurricane Helene PDF
Hurricane Helene was a powerful and fast-moving tropical cyclone that struck the Big Bend region of Florida with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph. A survey conducted by TVB and Dynata revealed that local broadcast TV news was the most trusted and important source of information for residents before, during, and after the storm.
Hurricane Francine
2024 Severe Weather: Hurricane Francine PDF
On September 11, 2024, Hurricane Francine intensified to a Category 2 storm and hit the Louisiana coast, causing significant rainfall before weakening to a tropical depression 1. A survey conducted by TVB and Dynata revealed that 75% of residents in the affected areas relied on local broadcast TV news as their main and most trusted source of information during the crisis.
For more information, please contact Hadassa Gerber, Chief Research Officer, TVB