Congratulations to the #CharlotteObserver.
They dropped their paywall - any fees consumers need to pay to access their site in anticipation of Hurricane Florence. They, along with a small group of other local media, understand the role they play in emergency preparedness and response.
"As a local paper with unique stakes and interests in the communities we cover, we are invaluably positioned to bring you the most reliable and up-to-date news about Hurricane Florence and how it might affect you. While we still believe that our challenging work is important and worth paying for, the core of our mission is to support our readers with information that matters most during major news events such as these."
Other locals I've seen doing this in the last day or so.
The Independent Mail
https://www.independentmail.com/story/news/2018/09/11/hurricane-florence-independent-mail-drops-paywall-storm-coverage/1258368002/
Greenville News
https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/2018/09/11/hurricane-florence-greenville-news-paywall/1258486002/
Public preparedness, public safety and community resilience require getting the information you need to take action. These media outlets get it.
Will the big media sites follow?
They dropped their paywall - any fees consumers need to pay to access their site in anticipation of Hurricane Florence. They, along with a small group of other local media, understand the role they play in emergency preparedness and response.
Other locals I've seen doing this in the last day or so.
The Independent Mail
https://www.independentmail.com/story/news/2018/09/11/hurricane-florence-independent-mail-drops-paywall-storm-coverage/1258368002/
Greenville News
https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/2018/09/11/hurricane-florence-greenville-news-paywall/1258486002/
Public preparedness, public safety and community resilience require getting the information you need to take action. These media outlets get it.
Will the big media sites follow?
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