Crisis Versus Coverage and Response

St. Edwards University was closed locked down on Tuesday April 17,2007 due to a non-specific bomb threat. The university's website responded quickly, posting a short blurb about the situation. They also had a link available for more answers. They addressed the fears and concerns of the community while following protocol. They also had another link set up displaying their emergency response guide. I think St. Edward's did a fantastic job of addressing, dealing, and managing the situation.


http://www.stedwards.edu/market/newsmedia_center/update.html
http://www.stedwards.edu/market/newsmedia_center/news_center_archives/community_update.html


The news did a very effective job of covering the story. On the site I used for my reference, it had additional information about other bomb threats and situations. The news site and university site were very similar, they both spoke of the same encounters. The news site was very informative, detailing the chain of events as well as gave future information the public might need. I think both parties did an excellent job at addressing the bomb threats. Of course the news link was more elaborate but the University did it's part to keep it's students as well as parents and general public informed.


http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/04/18/18stedwards.html