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WPTV Provides Live Coverage of Isaias While Working Remotely


Topic: Disaster Relief and Recovery
Posted on 8/4/2020

Scripps’ WPTV West Palm Beach provided viewers with weather coverage of Isaias for more than 20 hours. The COVID-19 crisis caused WPTV to update the usual in-person all-hands-on-deck approach, including food planning and sleeping arrangements at the station. They directed, produced and edited stories remotely, while maintaining safe social distancing at all times. View coverage here.



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