Covering the Seaside boardwalk fire solo

• Always be ready. • Your best reporting device is the one you’re carrying

at the moment. The iPhone is a rock star.• Get your reports out rapidly on social media. Brevity

is golden. Just be accurate! Provide updates as the story develops. Shoot photos and videos.

• You may not have time to produce a multi-paragraph story while reporting. Understand your limitations.

• Tap your social network.• In a situation that hits close to your heart, don’t let

emotions interfere with your reporting.• It’s ok to take a quick breather. Drink water!