Sam Bergum
Producer at KGO-TV (San Francisco, CA)
Producer @abc7newsbayarea. @USCAnnenberg alum. Focused on covering emergency alerts, wildfire & climate. Big fan of books, cats and coffee.
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Dec 13, 2023 |
9news.com | Sam Bergum
DENVER — Nearly two years after the Marshall Fire exposed gaps in Colorado’s emergency alert system, researchers are recommending statewide changes to make life-saving messages more consistent and accessible. A draft report by CU Boulder’s Natural Hazards Center cited 9NEWS’ reporting pointing to inconsistent alert systems and support across counties, and proposed statewide standards to improve how the state communicates in emergencies.
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Nov 5, 2023 |
9news.com | Steve Staeger |Sam Bergum
COLORADO, USA — In the hours after a man ran over two parole officers in Colorado Springs, killing one, first responders initiated a statewide manhunt. But it was not just law enforcement carrying out the search. Cell phones across the state went off at 6:17 p.m. on Sept. 28, with details on a crime that would soon turn deadly. A “Blue Alert” activation instructed Coloradans to look out for 41-year-old Justin Kula. “Please do not approach vehicle or subject and call 911 if seen,” the alert read.
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Nov 1, 2023 |
9news.com | Sam Bergum
WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission is adopting changes to the emergency alert system responsible for sending AMBER Alerts and other life-saving information to cell phones, following through with part of a slate of improvements endorsed by emergency managers in Colorado.
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Jul 9, 2023 |
9news.com | Angela Case |Sam Bergum
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I’m so proud of my mom, who started a new career 7 years ago as the College & Career Adviser for my alma mater. Here she is tonight being recognized by @MtDiabloUSD as the clerical employee of the year! She is so passionate about helping the kids of @concord_high https://t.co/bBeou9FHZ2
I’m so proud to be part of this team, who took the devastation of the Marshall Fire and dove deeper with work that’s driving change and making people safer.
There are moments in your life that just overwhelm you In good ways This was one Last night, we won a duPont-Columbia Award. The Pulitzer Prize of broadcast journalism. So proud of this. Thank you to @CHansen9NEWS for leading and @9News/@TEGNA for the time to do it https://t.co/FuEnPrVesC
RT @SteveStaeger: .@SamanthaBergum and my reporting on Wireless Emergency Alerts is included in this recognition. What a tremendous honor t…