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Bullock, J. A., Haddow, G. D.,&Coppola, D. P. (2016).Introduction to homeland security: Principles of all-hazards risk management(5thed.). Waltham,MA: Elsevier.
Films Media Group. (Producer XXXXXXXXXX).Essential role of the media in a bioterrorism attack(Links to an external site.)[Video file][2 min 22 sec]. InReporting on terrorism: The news media and public health—A Fred Friendly seminar. Retrieved fromhttp://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://digital.films.com.vlib.excelsior.edu/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=8496&xtid=33384&loid=49288(Links to an external site.)
Films Media Group. (Producer XXXXXXXXXX).Bioterrorism attack: Information and the public interest(Links to an external site.)[Video file] [4 min 14 sec]. InReporting on terrorism: The news media and public health—A Fred Friendly seminar. Retrieved fromhttp://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://digital.films.com.vlib.excelsior.edu/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=8496&xtid=33384&loid=49289(Links to an external site.)
Films Media Group. (Producer XXXXXXXXXX).Is it terrorism?(Links to an external site.)[Video file] [4 min 09 sec.] InCity under siege—A Fred Friendly seminar. Retrieved from http://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://digital.films.com.vlib.excelsior.edu/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=8496&xtid=34821&loid=22564

After reviewing the assignments, lectures, PowerPoint presentation, as well as the readings and videos, you have a better understanding of the issues surrounding the role of the news media in both informing and educating the public regarding terrorism and other hazards and disasters. For this discussion, respond to the following:

Are the media the most effective risk, warning, and crisis communicators and public educators regarding terrorist threats and other hazards and disasters? Discuss why or why not.

Please reference and cite your readings and viewings in support of your responses.

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Running Head:  DISCUSSION POST ON THE ROLE OF MEDIA	1
DISCUSSION POST ON THE ROLE OF MEDIA	3
DISCUSSION POST ON THE ROLE OF MEDIA
Media plays a very important role in communicating to the public about the disasters, hazards and the terrorist attacks to the public. In the 21st century, the role of the media in the society has significantly increased in the everyday lives. The media communicates the information to the public and sometimes it leaves a major social and political impact in the minds of the public (Films Media Group, 2004). The low statistical risk, which is not that important or not that serious, it can become the center of political and social controversy, which becomes a serious issue.
The coca cola soft drink advertisement did persuade the consumers to buy more and it did have serious implications on the health of the individual. As mentioned by Bullock.

Bullock, J. A., Haddow, G. D.,&Coppola, D. P. (2016). Introduction to homeland security: Principles of all-hazards risk management (5thed.). Waltham,MA: Elsevier. Films Media Group. (Producer...

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