A New Era Of Floods Has Arrived . America isn't prepared

A Washington post investigation reveals why few people evacuated in the state hit hardest by last year's deadliest disaster
Natalie Newman believed she had done everything she could to get ready for Helene .Before the Hurricane carved a path of destruction across the southeast in late september ,she assumed it would be like other storms she would experienced in five years of living in Asheville,North Carolina .So Newman took her usual precautions packing a go bag ,stocking up on food ,moving her car uphill from her apartment on the banks of the Swannanoa River
When Newman's phone buzzed with a flesh flood warning the night before the storm hit, she skimmed the text .This is a dangerous and life threatening situation . Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order .Then the artist returned to the painting she was working on .
Let's analyze the image and the headline 'A new era of floods has arrived America isn't prepared
The first image accompaying the headline 'A new era of floods has arrived America isn't prepared ' is a serene scene of a woman and her dog in a cozy bedroom . However, this image doesn't relate to the topic of floods, which confuse readers.The headline suggests a sense of urgency and importance, but the image doesn't convey that tone. Instead ,it evokes feelings of calmness and tranquility
A more relevant image would better support the story and provide a clearer connection to the topic. For example , a photograph of a flooded area like the second image I shown affected by flooding ,or rescue efforts would be more fitting. This would help readers quickly understand the context and significance of the story.
The disconnect between the image and headline affect how readers engage with the article .Some might be drawn in by the headline but then find the image puzzling or unrelated.others might not be motivated to read the article because the image doesn't convey the importance or relevance of the topic
Overall , the image doesn't effectively enhance the story or grab the reader's attention in the way a more relevant image would .Using an image that directly relates to the topic would improve the article's impact and help readers better understand the issue
sources Washington post
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