Scripps News Honored for Hurricane Helene and Milton Coverage

Award-Winning Hurricane Coverage

• 🏆 The E.W. Scripps Company received the National Association of Broadcasters Service to America award for its coverage of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
• 📰 Scripps news stations across Florida and the country mobilized to provide critical information during these back-to-back historic storms.

Reporting Through the Storms

• ⚡ Journalists bravely reported in real-time, delivering life-saving information as hurricanes made landfall.
• 📍 Reporters documented extreme conditions, including winds up to 115 mph, transformers blowing, and power outages.
• 🌊 Storm surge impacted areas from Tampa Bay down to Fort Myers, with journalists capturing the devastation.
• 🏠 Employees made significant sacrifices, leaving their families to ensure the community's safety and providing continuous coverage.

Community Support and Relief Efforts

• 💰 Through the Scripps Howard Fund and the ABC Action News Gives campaign, Scripps raised over $289,000 for hurricane relief.
• 🙏 Viewers contributed significantly, demonstrating a strong belief in helping those affected by the storms.
• 🤝 The funds and efforts were crucial in helping the community rebound from the widespread damage.

Commitment to Service

• 🎯 Scripps journalists are committed to informing, uplifting, and empowering the communities they serve.
• 🏅 While honored by the award, Scripps emphasizes that the day-to-day work of its journalists is paramount in making communities better.