Broken Fire Hydrants In Many US Cities
Series produced by Charles Lane
A review of municipal records in 13 cities show thousands of non-working fire hydrants that leave firefighters wasting valuable time looking for water to douse blazes. Going back years, federal records also show that these same cities haven't applied to federal grant programs designed to pay for repairing hydrants.
**FOR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY, THIS IS NOT A REAL STORY... YET** A review of municipal records in 13 cities show thousands of non-working fire hydrants that leave firefighters wasting valuable time looking for water to douse blazes. Going back years, federal records also show that these same cities haven't applied to federal grant programs designed to pay for repairing hydrants. Contained in this series are the elements for local newsrooms to create this story in only a few days. Elements include: *the necessary data *raw audio from national and regional figures *web content *and other PRX pieces that pair well with this story NOTE: all material was tailored for audiences in Denver, Oklahoma City, Miami, Boston, St. Louis, Tacoma, Albany, Detroit, Wichita, Selma, Inez,... Show full description