Topic: Disaster Relief and Recovery
Posted on 10/8/2016
With the threat of historic Hurricane Matthew barreling toward the Florida Coast, CBS Radio Miami (WKIS-FM, WPOW-FM, WQAM-AM) wasted no time in providing weather updates and critical evacuation information. On-air and via social we are reminding listeners how to prepare before the storm such as supply lists, family plan, securing your property/yard, pets and overall safety during and after the storm, said CBS Radio Miami Vice President of Programming Rob Morris. The station cluster also manned communication lines to gather information from area residents. Additionally, the cluster worked closely with sister station WFOR-TV to ensure updates and information were shared with as many people as possible.
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