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A national and local media perspective on responsibility for and solutions to storm-related power outages in the northeastern United States
Authors:Danielle P Kloster  Anita T Morzillo  John C Volin
Institution:Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA
Abstract:Major storms in the northeastern United States in 2011 and 2012 caused widespread power outages, bringing attention to the vulnerability of utility infrastructure as a result of extreme weather and environmental change. Media coverage of such focusing events provides context for and can affect government and public response. Our objective was to analyze gatekeeping, agenda setting, and framing in the New York Times (NYT) and local newspapers covering power outages related to large storm events in 2011 and 2012 (Tropical Storm Irene, October snowstorm, Hurricane Sandy). Government and utility officials focused on structural solutions to mitigate future storm impacts, whereas residents and businesses targeted individual actions. NYT interviews included residents more frequently than local newspapers, influencing coverage of impacts and solutions. Geographic differences between NYT and local newspapers’ foci may relate to coverage of solutions to and responsibility for outages. Our findings demonstrate the importance of collective action toward shared solutions.
Keywords:Media analysis  gatekeeping  framing  agenda setting  power outages  focusing events
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