10/23/2025
Former Channel 7 News Reporter Michelle Rupp spoke to Hot Springs National Park Rotary this week about Crisis Preparedness Plans. Michelle's grandfather was a member of HSNP Rotary in Hot Springs in the late 70s and her father was a member of Oaklawn Rotary Club, and she is a member of the Bryant Rotary Club . She felt it was a moment standing in front of our club as a presenter. Michelle Rupp is an Edward R. Murrow and Emmy Award-winning journalist. She even brought Emmy along on the ride to Hot Springs.
She spent nearly two decades in local news. She created, launched and produced Arkansas’ first lifestyle show, Good Morning Arkansas, in January 2000. A show that is still running today. She shared stories about when plans were in place and when plans were not in place and the difference that can make for your business, your family, and yourself. Important takeaways for a business is to identify your team. Who is on your crisis management team? When this happens, how do you handle it? A couple of things that are sometimes overlooked are what goes on your website? What goes on your social media? A draft of a press release should always be ready to go. Remember that a crisis is not always an act of violence. It can be a natural disaster, but you still have to be prepared and know what your plan is. The more prepared you are, the better it will go if you find yourself in a crisis, whether it be at work or at home. Great presentation without a lot to think about when planning for a crisis.
We would love to have you visit us at Hot Springs National Park Rotary. We meet every Wednesday at noon.
