Broadcasters – There for You During the Storms of Life

The storms of this past spring may have rocked America, but they shook the communities hit by them to the core. Tornadoes ranged from Minneapolis, MN to Joplin, MO, from Sacramento Valley, CA to Springfield, MA and all across the south and southeast. Few states escaped untouched by tornadoes this year. Tragically, over 500 people lost their lives to these storms.

And believe it or not, it could have been much worse.

Thankfully, people tuned in to their local TV and radio stations for round-the-clock broadcasts of the most up-to-the minute information available. Hundreds of thousands of our neighbors were protected—and saved—because of the on-the-ground reporting done by their local TV weather crews.

After a tornado, there is no worse feeling than looking around and seeing… nothing but devastation. Where there should be walls, there is empty space. Where there should be a roof, you see open sky. Where a garage, shed, or neighbor’s house once stood, you see right through to the other side. Tornados in particular seem to have an uncanny ability to not just take possessions, but to take away hope and leave behind only destruction. That’s where the local TV and radio broadcasters step in—to offer the encouragement that is so desperately needed right after a storm.

“…we will continue to broadcast 24/7 until we can make sure that no one is left alone in the dark.” – KZRG-FM, Joplin, MO radio broadcaster

“Do. Not. Lose. Hope.  Do. Not. Give up.  Wherever you’re at, do not lose hope. People want to help you wherever you are. And if you feel alone, know that you are not alone. Even if you are sitting by yourself you are not alone.  We’re all in this together and we’re going to keep going. Nothing, absolutely nothing, will stop us … from taking care of every single soul that needs to be taken care of. Wherever you’re at, believe it. Do not give up. We’re not giving up and we’re not stopping here.” – WTXT-FM, Tuscaloosa, AL radio broadcaster.

Picking up the pieces broadcasters are there

Your local TV and radio broadcasters are there for you and your family during the storms of life, and to help pick up the pieces afterwards. Our emergency responders aren’t the only ones who have taken a vow to serve and protect people in the community. Watch this video and remember America’s broadcasters — always there for the communities they serve.