Radio provides life-saving information to local communications during natural disasters, and Hurricane Katrina was no exception. Entercom’s WWL-AM was the only local radio station left on air as the storm battered New Orleans. The broadcast continued despite the collapsed telephone system and downed power grids. Following the storm, WWL's emergency coverage was simulcast on numerous other frequencies under the name "The United Radio Broadcasters of New Orleans."
BBC News: Katrina anniversary: New Orleans radio station WWL weathered out the storm
November 2, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the first commercial radio broadcast. To celebrate this special anniversary, we’re shining a spotlight on 100 key moments in radio's history.
We hope you’ll join us in celebrating your favorite radio memories throughout 2020. Use the hashtag #Radio100 across social media to share these moments with the world. Here’s to 100 wonderful years of radio, and to at least 100 more!
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