Talk Radio/Media Prepares to Serve Public Hurricane Emergency at Hand
TALKERS is receiving reports from radio stations, TV outlets, and programming support companies across Florida and up the East Coast (too numerous to cite all) indicating an abundance of vigilance in preparing to serve the public need as Hurricane Milton intensifies at an alarming speed. In yesterday’s edition of TALKERS, we reported on the extensive plans underway by the Florida-based Beasley Media Group not to be caught flat-footed in rising to the occasion (scroll below). The following are two more examples of talk media’s preparedness in meeting the brewing challenge:
FOX Weather to Present Continuous Coverage of Hurricane Milton
FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) weather service, will present continuous coverage of Hurricane Milton including non-stop live programming from Wednesday (10/9) morning through Friday evening. FOX Business Network will also extend its FOX Weather simulcast from 4:00 am – 6:00 am ET on Thursday morning.
Storm specialist Mike Seidel is currently reporting from Madeira Beach, FL while correspondent Robert Ray is in Fort Myers Beach, FL. On Tuesday, Seidel will report from St. Petersburg, FL with Ray remaining in Fort Myers. FOX Weather will also deploy meteorologists Britta Merwin and Steve Bender to Sarasota, FL, Bob Van Dillen to Tampa Bay and Haley Meier to Daytona Beach, FL while meteorologists Michael Estime, Craig Herrera, Ari Sarsalari, Ian Oliver and Kiyana Lewis will anchor coverage from FOX Weather headquarters in New York. FOX Weather hurricane specialist Bryan Norcross will also provide continuous updates from New York. FOX Weather Digital will provide comprehensive coverage of Hurricane Milton, available 24/7 on FOXWeather.com and in the FOX Weather app, including the exclusive Hurricane HQ tab. FOX Weather Digital will include leading meteorological analysis, exclusive expertise from Norcross, coverage from all FOX Weather field resources and related content of every angle related to US impacts of the storm.
Skyview Networks Offers Extended Services to Partners and Clients in Preparation of Hurricane Milton
(October 7, 2024) – Skyview Networks, an audio solutions and broadcast technology company, announced (10/7) it is extending services to its network and franchise partners, sales clients, and syndication affiliates as Hurricane Milton gains frightening strength and intensity. 
With its state-of-the-art technology capabilities that includes satellite and IP distribution and live sports production, the company is available to offer additional services to those in need. “At Skyview Networks, our top priority is the safety of our partners and the continuity of their operations,” Aaron Mellis, VP, business services, Skyview Networks tells TALKERS. “With Hurricane Milton approaching, our team is fully prepared and ready to step in with services to support our clients’ needs, ensuring they are met seamlessly.” For inquiries on extended services in preparation of Milton, please contact affiliaterelations@skyviewsat.com or call Skyview’s Network Operations Center at 877-503-8910.