Topic: Disaster Relief and Recovery
Posted on 9/2/2020
Hearst’s WDSU New Orleans organized a telethon after Hurricane Laura hit on August 27. While the category 4 hurricane largely spared New Orleans, Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana’s coast of hard. The ensuing destruction forced many to evacuate to New Orleans. WDSU’s telethon resulted in 660,000 meals for local residents affected by the storm.
Read more stories on Disaster Relief and Recovery »
More than 2.47 million American jobs depend on broadcasting, and the local broadcast radio and television industry - and the businesses that depend on it - generate $1.17 trillion annually for the nation's economy.
This site is brought to you by the National Association of Broadcasters. We advocate for the nation's radio and television broadcasters.
